by CT Support | Mar 15, 2019 | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
What is the definition of Traumatic Brain Injury? In medical terms, a Traumatic Brain Injury (aka TBI) is a “non-degenerative, non-congenital insult to the brain from an external mechanical force, possibly leading to permanent or temporary impairment of cognitive,...
by CT Support | Mar 10, 2019 | Dementia, Alzheimer’s
You notice an older person is forgetting words or daily tasks more than usual and displaying personality changes. Should you be worried? Is it dementia? Alzheimer’s? And what’s the difference? We’ll help you unravel these similar, but different terms. There is often...
by CT Support | Mar 1, 2019 | Aphasia
Practice is critical when recovering from brain injury or stroke. The need for consistent practice during brain rehabilitation is why clinicians must convey to their cognitive and speech therapy clients why home practice between therapy sessions will benefit their...
by CT Support | Feb 26, 2019 | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke
Survivors of trauma, illness or injury often find comfort and support from companion animals during the process of brain rehabilitation. From the daily comfort of your own dog or cat to specially trained animals for therapy and assistance, dogs, cats, horses, birds...
by CT Support | Feb 15, 2019 | Parkinson's
Over one million Americans are living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), with 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Many people do not realize that Parkinson’s is the second most common degenerative neurological disorder after Alzheimer’s disease. A number of well-known...
