Home Care for Acquired & Traumatic Brain Injury (ABI/TBI)
The journey of neuro-rehabilitation is a marathon, not a sprint. When a sudden brain injury occurs, the hospital provides the initial “save,” but the home environment is where true recovery happens.
C-Care offers services that help individuals who have acquired brain injury and need ongoing care. Our staff can help facilitate rehabilitative care, as well as help individuals transition into a home. Brain injuries create new challenges in a variety of areas of life, and we can help make the process easier.
Acquired brain injuries involve damage caused by factors other than genetic or congenital disorders. This includes any physical trauma from head injuries, accidents, or surgery. Injuries can also result from tumours, ischemia, or abuse of toxic substances.
The symptoms associated with acquired brain injuries require proper care for long-term rehabilitation. These include physical and behavioural effects that can alter a person’s function depending on the severity of the injury.
What is an “Acquired Brain Injury”?
Simply put, an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is any damage to the brain that happens after birth. It isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something that happened because of an outside force or a medical event.
Common types we help with include:
Physical Trauma (TBI): Falls, car accidents, or sports injuries.
Medical Events: Strokes, brain tumors, or complications from surgery.
Oxygen Loss: Brain damage caused by things like near-drowning or heart attacks.
Toxic Substances: Damage from chemical exposure or substance use.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
These are caused by an external physical force. They are common in:
- Falls and Impact: The leading cause of TBI in older adults and children.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents: Often resulting in complex “acceleration-deceleration” injuries.
- Sports-Related Trauma: Including concussions and repetitive impacts.
- Penetrating Injuries: Often requiring complex post-surgical wound care.
Non-Traumatic Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
These result from internal biological or medical factors/events, such as:
- Stroke or Aneurysm: Interruption of blood flow to the brain (Ischemia).
- Tumors: Pressure or damage caused by cell growth.
- Hypoxic/Anoxic Injury: Deprivation of oxygen (e.g., near-drowning or cardiac arrest).
- Toxic Exposure: Damage from substance abuse or environmental toxins.
How We Help: Support for the Whole Person
A brain injury affects more than just the body; it affects how a person thinks and feels. Our staff is trained to help with all three areas:
1. Help with Daily Living
If movement or balance is difficult, we step in to help with the basics:
Getting dressed and bathing safely.
Moving around the house and preventing falls.
Helping with physical therapy exercises.
2. Help with Thinking and Memory
It is common to feel “foggy” or forgetful after a brain injury. We help by:
Setting up easy-to-follow daily routines.
Using reminders for appointments or medication.
Keeping the home calm to avoid “brain overload.”
3. Help with Mood and Behavior
Sometimes, a brain injury can change a person’s personality. They might get frustrated easily or have sudden mood swings.
We are patient: We understand these changes are part of the injury.
We support families: We help family members understand and cope with these new challenges.
Home Care for Brain Injury Recovery: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
People who’ve suffered from these types of brain injury must make significant adjustments in their daily living. When we provide care to injured people, we understand the need for the flexibility to adapt to those changes along with them.
The level of recovery will depend on the application of the appropriate treatment for the given injury. Although there is no set protocol for treatment, we take an individualized approach to the care we provide.
This approach addresses the physical and emotional elements that contribute to a person’s well-being. Because brain injuries can lead to weakness and decreased range of motion, we provide the assistance needed for personal care, dressing, hygiene, and the daily activities of normal function.
People typically experience problems with memory and other cognitive abilities when suffering form this injury. Their behaviour can change dramatically, creating challenges for family members who must cope with these unexpected changes. Difficulty in expressing feelings can make it frustrating for everyone as a person’s moods may shift suddenly.
Because of the effects of acquired brain injuries, the right care must include many different components for successful treatment. Homecare for people with acquired brain injury will be a vital component to ensure that they rehabilitate in their functional capacity.
Like other cognitive issues, acquired brain injuries can present major challenges for families, and cause frustration and a sense of vulnerability for those who suffer effects of acquired brain injury. Having a system of care and support in place will ensure that clients restore their sense of independence as they make their way through the healing process.
These injuries also affect relationships, the home, and many other aspects of a person’s life. Our Personal Support Workers can help create an environment that helps transition individuals and their families into a new way of living to bring them an increased level of comfort and care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose C-Care?
No two brain injuries are the same. That’s why we don’t use a “one-size-fits-all” plan.
We Start Where You Are: We tailor our care to your specific needs, whether you need 24/7 help or just a few hours a day.
We Make the Transition Easy: Moving from a hospital bed to a home bed can be scary. We help make that move smooth and safe.
We Focus on Independence: Our goal is to help you do as much as you can for yourself, restoring your confidence one day at a time.
Get in Touch
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416-724-2273 or submit our online form.
