Posted by rozeklawoffice on May 12, 2010 under Traumatic Brain Injury | 
Recent research results from the Netherlands closely linked chronic fatigue in traumatic brain injury victims with a vitamin D deficiency. The study closely monitored 90 individuals with brain injuries, 45 of which had chronic fatigue.
The patients were monitored closely with the researchers studying their behavior including sleep, daily activity, emotions, and quality of life. The researchers concluded that the largest common factor between the fatigued brain injured individuals was their low vitamin D levels. Over 80% of the brain injured individuals that suffered from chronic fatigue had a vitamin D deficiency, in contrast to the 40% of brain injured individuals without chronic fatigue.
All patients who had been identified as having a vitamin D deficiency were given a supplement and reported they felt much better (less tired) after taking the vitamin.
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Posted by rozeklawoffice on March 25, 2010 under Traumatic Brain Injury |
Recently Rozek Law Offices, SC has been contacted by the owners and operators of an adult assisted living home that specializes in Traumatic Brain Injury Care.
Because Rozek Law offices focuses its practice on representative of brain injury victims in Wisconsin, the owners asked if we could share with our clients and friends a wonderful opportunity for clean, personalized living space for individuals with traumatic brain injury in Wisconsin.
Sunrise Point, an adult assisted living home specializing in TBI care, is located in Montello, Wisconsin along the lakefront. The 2- room facility is licensed and compliant with trained, certified staff. It is a ranch-style home, and is fully remodeled to suit the residents’ needs. Included changes have been to add ramps at each exit/entrance, roll in shower, and widened doorways to accommodate wheelchairs. The facility can care for most every level of care. Staff has 40 years of experience in CBRF and TBI care.
Residents enjoy all the comforts of a home, with individuals who genuinely care about their well-being and personal accomplishments.Residents enjoy walks in the quite neighborhood, boating, fishing, games, social outings, movie theater viewings, and picnics. There is a swimming pool and volleyball court as well.
Supervision and around the clock care with observation and documentation is provided. Transportation and dietary needs are also part of the package.
If you or your loved one has a traumatic brain injury and is looking for a residential assisted living care, please feel free to contact Ms. Cynthia Neeb at 1sunrisepoint@gmail.com; or 608.572.0839.
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Posted by rozeklawoffice on March 4, 2010 under Traumatic Brain Injury |
The following is a guest post provided by CareMeridian,a sub-acute and skilled nursing/rehabilitation facility, located throughout the Western United States, for patients suffering from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or medical complexities such as neuromuscular or congenital anomalies.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a condition that affects the most vital part of the human body. An injury to the brain can permanently change an individual’s lifestyle and may even require long-term rehabilitation from specialty care facilities, like CareMeridian. TBI has been referred to as the “silent epidemic” due to the large number of individuals who sustain TBI’s each year.
According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injuries affect up to 1.4 million people each year and kill up to 50,000. In the United States alone, 5.3 million people live with disabilities due to a traumatic brain injury with many being unable to return to the life they knew before. Treatment often comes with a high price tag with reported US annual medical costs reaching up to $4.5 billion dollars in a year (1985). While the costs are high, these numbers don’t take into account the emotional and physical tolls that such a condition takes on the victims and their families.
The afflictions that occur due to a brain injury are wide spread and can affect the physical, cognitive, and emotional sectors of the brain. These injuries can change speech patterns, blur vision, erase memories, and may even result in behavioral mood swings that can change an individual’s personality. These effects can be long lasting and even irreversible, which is disturbing considering that TBI’s occur frequently.
TBI’s are caused by a wide variety of traumas, the leading cause being falls, which account for 28% of all cases. Motor vehicle accidents are second at 20%, yet motor vehicle accidents result in the most TBI related hospitalizations. In fact, studies have shown that over 280,000 people each year are admitted to hospitals for just head and brain injuries. However, if the right precautions are taken then the causes of TBI can be prevented and lives can be saved.
The best way to prevent a traumatic brain injury is through awareness. TBI can change who a person is and how a person acts, but by knowing the signs, symptoms, and causes of the injury, the “silent epidemic” can be kept from going unnoticed.
Posted by rozeklawoffice on February 24, 2010 under Traumatic Brain Injury |
Individuals that have been in an accident and had a blow to the head may not feel the effects of a brain injury until months after the incident. The accident may be minor but the repercussions can be enormous. Many brain injuries require years, and sometimes a lifetime, of rehabilitation. Medical bills quickly add up and often times leave the injured and their family scrambling to keep up financially.
A brain injury victim’s ability to advocate for him or herself is important part of recovery and rehabilitation that can impact quality of life and overall health. Teaching basic self-care and activities of daily living skills is an important component in a comprehensive rehabilitation program for traumatic brain injury patients. This medical treatment can not be sacrificed because of financial restraints.
If an individual is in an accident and had any head impact, it is important to see a doctor and monitor any brain injury symptoms. It is also important to contact an experience traumatic brain injury attorney to discuss the accident and prepare for the worst in terms of the injury. If the injury becomes serious, months or even years later, an experienced brain injury attorney will be able to identify the symptoms, send the individual to specialized doctors trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of brain injury, including concussions and second impact syndrome, and pursue adequate compensation for not only the medical expenses including rehabilitation costs, but also compensation for future medication and life changing needs.
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