Recovery from a brain injury may have an unpredictable course, and looks different for each individual and family. Many factors contribute to the ultimate outcome, and it is hard to prepare for the full magnitude of the life changes the injury has created or may create. Learning day by day will help get you through the short term and provide you tools to advocate for yourself and/or the person recovering from injury for the long term.
Once the medical and rehabilitative process is completed, does not mean the person’s recovery from brain injury is complete or that life will resume as it was before. It’s a process, and knowing where to start in some key areas will help you through these transitions.
Related section resources
- Daily routines: Tips for creating a structured routine to enhance independence and health.
- Home management: Strategies for managing household tasks and maintaining a comfortable living space.
- Money management: How to manage finances and plan for financial stability post-injury.
- Nutrition: The importance of balanced nutrition for recovery and health.
- Recreation and leisure: Ways to stay active, engaged, and enjoy hobbies after injury.
- Return to driving: Information on regaining driving independence and safely returning to the road.
- Return to school: Reintegrating into school or educational programs after injury.
- Return to work and volunteering: Strategies for transitioning back to work or volunteer roles post-injury.
- Tool safety education: Safety tips for using tools and equipment to avoid injury.