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Is a Stroke a Traumatic Brain Injury? Home > Blog > Is a Stroke a Traumatic Brain Injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often associated with accidents, sports injuries, or violent impacts. However, many people wonder: is a stroke a traumatic brain injury? While both conditions affect the brain…

What to know about Colorado Medicaid Home > Blog > What to know about Colorado Medicaid What Is Medicaid? Medicaid is a federal and state program that covers medical costs for low-income people. It is the largest public health insurance program for low-income people in the country. Colorado is one…

Low Salt Diet: How to Lower Your Intake Home > Blog > Low Salt Diet: How to Lower Your Intake You might never pick up the saltshaker, but you could still be getting more salt than you need. Americans, on average, consume about 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium (salt) per…

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Home > Blog > Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury that affects how the brain works. It happens when a sudden and external, physical assault damages the brain. It can result…

The Rise of RSV: Understanding the Silent Threat Home > Blog > The Rise Of RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection that affects people of all ages, but it can be particularly dangerous for infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. It is often…

National Family Caregivers’ Month Home > Blog > National Family Caregivers’ Month This month is National Family Caregivers’ Month. It is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country and raise awareness about caregiving issues. Family caregivers play a significant role in their loved ones’ health and…

Life after TBI: Changes and Challenges Home > Blog > Life after TBI While timely medical care and intensive rehabilitation can make a huge difference in quality of life for a person who has experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), for many survivors there remains a reality that both themselves…

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? Home > Blog > 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…

Life After Aphasia – What Next? Home > Blog > 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…

Bringing Brain Injury Care Home Home > Blog > 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…