March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and for us at New Vitae, this is more than a calendar recognition. It is a reminder of the real lives behind the clinical presentations we see every day. Brain injury is common among the individuals we serve, and its effects often shape cognition, emotion, coping, and engagement in ways that can be misunderstood without a brain-informed lens.
When we think of grief, we think of funerals. Of casseroles and sympathy cards. Of a clear line between “before” and “after.”
But brain injury creates a different kind of loss, one that rarely receives acknowledgment. The person you love is still here. They may look the same. They may even sound the same.
And yet, something has shifted. A spark, a rhythm, shared memories, a way of being together that once felt effortless.
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 Warriors.
Since its grand opening in early 2023, The Browne Cottage at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery’s Mount Trexler Manor property has become an integral part of our Action Recovery brain injury program. Designed to combine a home-like environment with advanced rehabilitation programming, the cottage has become a cornerstone for recovery and growth, celebrating significant milestones in its first year of operation.
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.