Celebrating Our Brain Injury Warriors At New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, we recently hosted a special Brain Injury Awareness Event to celebrate the strength, courage, and determination of our residents. On Thursday, March 27, our Action Recovery Brain Injury Program brought together residents, staff, and community members to honor the resilience of our Brain Injury…
As March unfolds and Brain Injury Awareness Month takes center stage, New Vitae Wellness and Recovery stands alongside individuals and caregivers affected by brain injuries. With a deep commitment to mental wellness and recovery, our team understands the unique challenges faced by caregivers and strives to offer guidance and support every step of the way.…
Concussion: Mild Brain Injury: Concussive brain injury (CBI), also known as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), although quite prevalent, is still poorly understood by many healthcare professionals. CBI incidence, which is likely underestimated, accounts for 80 to 85 percent of all traumatic brain injuries that occur each year in the United States. Falls are the…
Nearly one-third of all brain injuries occur in adults of working age who were employed before their injury. Whether or not someone who survives a traumatic brain injury (TBI) returns to work, in any capacity, will often depend upon the severity of the injury, the parts of the brain that were impacted, and the…
The staff of Action Recovery, the brain injury rehabilitation program at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, proudly joined their colleagues at the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) in their campaign to celebrate National Brain Injury Awareness Month in March. The campaign focuses on overcoming the stigma associated with brain injuries and giving individuals a…
Action Recovery Brain Injury residents enjoyed time at the local YMCA pool
Medical advancements and aggressive interventions allow individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) to live longer than ever before. However, this also means that these individuals are living longer with pain.
The brain is one of the most important yet perplexing parts of the body. We use it for everything – in fact, we need it to function. From lifting a foot, to walking, to running a marathon, our brain sends signals throughout our body that allow us to not only survive, but thrive. But what happens when the brain becomes injured?
Long-term behavioral health and physical health conditions are changing service providers