How one organisation is changing lives!
Brain injuries are not something we think of often, right? Yet it happens to many of us and can be the result of many factors.
One organisation, BrainLife, has taken it upon themselves to educate us and help survivors and their families!
But what is a brain injury? There are two types according to Brain Injury alliance New Jersey:
'Brain injury refers to the occurrence of an insult to the brain which causes damage. Because each injury damages a different part of the brain, every injury is unique and often described as either traumatic or acquired based on the particular cause. Brain injury refers to the occurrence of an insult to the brain which causes damage. Because each injury damages a different part of the brain, every injury is unique and often described as either traumatic or acquired based on the particular cause.
'The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has developed the following definitions:
'A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of such an injury may range from “mild,” i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. A TBI can result in short or long-term problems with independent function.
'Acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital or degenerative.Acquired brain injuries are caused by some medical conditions, including strokes, encephalitis, aneurysms, anoxia (lack of oxygen during surgery, drug overdose, or near drowning), metabolic disorders, meningitis, or brain tumors.
'Although the causes of brain injury differ, the effects of these injuries on a person’s life are quite similar.'
Even 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke has suffered a brain injury and started her own charity.
I had the honor of chatting to Cindy Holtzhauzen from Brainlife and Irene Fischer, a brain injury survivor.
If you would like to know more about BrainLife or make contact with them, you can visit their Facebook page.
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