What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

According to the Center for Disease Control, the CDC, 2.9 million people suffer from brain injury every year, resulting in 56,000 deaths, 288,000 hospitalizations, and 2.5 million trips to the emergency room. Oftentimes, we expect brain injuries to arise from car accidents, mishaps on construction sites, or major accidents, but slips and falls around the house can also pose a threat if left untreated and can have dire consequences. 

Life After Aphasia- What Next?

Aphasia impairs the expression and understanding of language as well as reading and writing. About 1 million people in the United States currently have aphasia, and nearly 180,000 Americans acquire it each year. Aphasia usually occurs suddenly, often following a stroke or head injury, but it may also develop slowly, as the result of a brain tumor or a progressive neurological disease. Aphasia may co-occur with speech disorders, such as dysarthria or apraxia of speech, which can also result from brain damage. Therefore, life after aphasia can mean living with communication difficulties (speech and language).

Bringing Brain Injury Care Home

Returning home following a brain injury – regardless of severity – can be complex. It can be emotional, exciting, overwhelming, and even exhausting for both the individual, their family, and if present, their caregiver(s). If you are caring for a client, partner, spouse, child, relative, or close friend with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), preparing as much as possible beforehand could help to alleviate some of the stressful effects of the pressure of caring for someone with such a serious injury. Read along as we provide prep and care tips for the TBI caregiver community. 

Understanding Colorado Medicaid 

Medicaid is a Federal and State program that provides healthcare coverage to lower-income individuals and families. Understanding the Medicaid application can be challenging because each state manages its own program differently, making it even more difficult to understand the benefits, services, and application process. Andrea’s Angels Inc. understands that Medicaid is a critical lifeline for millions of Coloradans, that’s why we’re breaking down Colorado Medicaid and its benefits to help you and your loved ones understand the healthcare services you’re entitled to.

Independent Living Skills Training (ILST): A breakdown

Experiencing any trauma can be challenging, especially when it affects the brain. Though it can feel isolating, a traumatic brain injury is not something we have to face alone. Independent Living Skills Training (ILST) is a Medicaid program specifically designed for those who have experienced a traumatic or acquired brain injury to learn the skills necessary to live safely and independently. ILST assists in recovering skills that have decreased as a result of onset of disability. It is geared towards individuals with progressive illnesses to help them maintain essential skills.

Andrea’s Angels: Who we are, and how we care for you

At Andrea’s Angels Inc., our mission is to provide peace of mind and improve quality of life by offering our clients the highest level of care, compassion, and professionalism possible. With a focus on safety, quality, client choice, and satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations by providing an integrated approach to home care that retains clients’ independence while reducing stress on families and caregivers.