Throughout one’s life, it’s common to have health issues arise from time to time. While the medical system can be dysfunctional, it’s generally possible to seek and receive care for any particular issue. This is what people expect if they sustain a concussion. The reality is something entirely different. It’s a shock to find that […]
Income Loss Due to Concussion
Concussions that result from incidents other than sports can have life-changing consequences. These don’t always resolve after a few weeks or months. They may extend for years. This can result in great income loss to individuals, which also impacts families. There’s an easy way to calculate the impact. Use these simple calculations below to get […]
Job Loss After Concussion: My Journey Begins
She spins, eyes squinting at the world going by in a haze. Holidays go by, discernable only by the shape of the chocolate. Days evaporate in the whirlwind of family, work, and home. Children everywhere press upward and adult faces become lined. That’s OK, because of course, that’s life. And it’s busy, but good. She […]
7 Must-Have Forms for Concussion Recovery and Treatment
When one sustains a concussion, it can be daunting determining what to do or expect during interactions with the medical community. With that in mind, I’m sharing information about some forms related to concussion treatment and management. During my recovery, I wish I had known about all of them from the start. Some were used by physicians […]
Concussion Recovery Tool: Using a Walking Stick
As you go through a concussion recovery, you try a lot of things to hopefully hasten the recovery process. There’s so little known about concussions. It’s difficult to find something that works. Looking back, there’s one thing I used that made a huge positive impact on my recovery: my walking stick. Read on to find […]
Concussion Recovery: Dealing With Setbacks
Everyone has setbacks. They’re frustrating. They can be even more frustrating if you feel as though you’ve made progress with your recovery. Then all of a sudden you have a bad day or a few bad days and it seems that you lose ground. That is discouraging, to say the least. Maybe it’s depressing for […]