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Ways to provide care after a brain injury

On Behalf of | Jul 4, 2022 | Blog, Injuries

A brain injury can occur due to a car accident, a fall, or any other kind of impact on the head. If you’re caring for someone with this type of injury, you want to keep in mind a few tips that can help with the best approach possible for the Massachusetts patient.

Education

One of the first things that you can do when caring for someone who has experienced an injury that impacts the brain is to educate yourself about the condition. Learn about the areas of the brain that have been affected as well as how those areas can impact the rest of the body. Since one person is different from another, a similar injury could mean different results even though the same areas of the brain have been damaged.

Independence

Try to let the person do as much as they can on their own. If you try to take over every aspect of their day, then it can sometimes result in them wanting to give up or thinking that they aren’t going to get better or that their injuries are more severe than they really are. Offer help with activities that the person might not remember how to completely perform, such as tying their shoes or holding utensils while eating.

Rehab

There will likely be some kind of rehab involved after a brain injury. This could be in the form of someone visiting the person’s home to help with things like walking, talking, and other activities or going to a rehab facility during the day or for an extended period of time until the skills that have been lost are gained back or other help is provided. As a caretaker, you can encourage the person to attend each session and to give their full attention to the therapist.

After a brain injury, there are ways that you can aid in the recovery process through emotional and physical assistance.