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What is a physical disability with brain injury?

A TBI (traumatic brain injury) can be a life changing event, a brain injury can not only affect how we live, but also our individuality and personality. Unlike most other injuries like a broken bone, that can heal, a TBI will not heal the same way. No injury will ever have the same effect, they will be individual in every different case. The symptoms of a brain injury may affect the person immediately, or sometimes it can take a while to present itself. Sometimes the person who has had a brain injury, will be unaware that any damage has happened to them.


What are the possible effects of a brain injury?

Mild TBI
After a head injury, a person can develop a variety of symptoms called ‘Postconcussion Syndrome’ (PCS), these can include: vertigo, headaches, memory loss, lack of sleep, depression, apathy, anxiety, irritability, mood swings and difficulty with concentration. This may last many weeks or longer after an injury, and can affect the patient and their family dramatically.

Severe TBI
Many patients with severe TBI, may suffer from what is called Cognition, this is the process of thought, memory, solving problems, reasoning and the processing of information. Certain memories can be lost and often the person will also be unable to create new memories. 

Post-traumatic amnesia, called (PTA) has two types: Anterograde is the inability to remember events after a brain injury, whilst Retrograde is a lack of memory of events from before the injury.

There may be a limited limb function of legs and arms, speech can be difficult and there may be problems with emotions. A person that has suffered from severe TBI can often be left unresponsive for long periods of time. It is possible that people with psychiatric or behavioral problems can be treated with medication and psychotherapy.


About young people with physical disabilities and brain injury at our care homes 

We’re here to help
At all our Holmes Care Group homes, our friendly, trained, qualified teams and professional staff provide a 24 hour care and support system for people suffering from physical disabilities and brain injury, giving them assistance with everyday rituals such as; professional and safe administration of all medications, help in the morning out of bed and getting dressed, along with everyday assistance with mobility, and encouragement with eating and drinking.

Care plans for young individuals with brain injuries at our care homes
In all our services, we work with families to formulate care plans which ensure the care we deliver is tailored to the needs of the young person suffering from brain injury. At Holmes Care Group, we aim to address each residents' individual and varying requirements, so that each person we care for, feels completely supported in every aspect of their life.

At Holmes Care, we know ‘peace of mind’ is an important factor in choosing a care home
Ensuring all young residents with physical disabilities and brain injury are comfortable and happy is a priority, as well as giving them a feeling of ‘being at home’. It’s good to keep busy! Daily activities and many fun events are organised in and out of the home, which all help with giving our residents a better sense of independence and normality. Well-being is a big priority at Holmes Care Group.

There’s no place like home - There’s no place like Holmes Care Group
At all Holmes Care Group homes, nursing homes, residential homes and day care centres, we make every effort to keep everyone, secure, safe, warm and welcome, not only for our residents, but also for family and friends when visiting their loved ones. All our facilities are designed to enhance the lives of everyone living at our care homes. Many of our homes are set in scenic areas, and have excellent outside facilities, including patios and beautiful landscaped gardens. Visiting areas are designed especially for residents and friends and family alike, to feel comfortable and relaxed at our care homes.

If you would like to find out more about our care and nursing care homes that cater for young physically disabled people, please click the link below:

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If you are looking for young physically disabled care in Scotland, Holmes Care Group have a care home in Glasgow that are specialists in young physically disabled care, including brain injury:

Click here to visit Craigielea Care Home in Renfrew, Glasgow who specialise in young physically disabled care, including brain injury:
http://www.holmes-care.co.uk/care-homes/craigielea-care-home-best-care-home-in-glasgow


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