NEUROLOGICAL/BRAIN-RELATED INJURIES
Specialized neurological care in the place you call home. Our Care Professionals will provide practical support and care personalized to your individual needs.
What is involved in Herts Healthcare specialist neurological care?
We specialize in caring for individuals living with various neurological conditions such as Muscular Dystrophy, Huntington’s disease, cerebral palsy, Motor Neuron Disease, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, etc. Our Care Professionals are highly trained in delivering care to people living with these conditions, either as ad hoc home visits or ongoing home care services. At Herts, we match you to a Care Professional who is well-trained to the highest clinical standards. Working alongside your own health teams and our bespoke clinical training partners, care can be adapted according to your own specific needs and will progress as your neurological condition changes.
Acquired brain injury
An acquired brain injury can have a lifelong changing impact on the individual with the injury, their family, and their wider social environment.
What is Acquired brain injury?
An acquired brain injury refers to an unexpected injury to the brain that occurs after birth. This could be the result of a traumatic injury such as a severe blow or jolt, or it could be the result of a tumor, stroke, infection, or hemorrhage or as a mistake from a medical procedure.
Common causes and symptoms
An acquired brain injury can occur at any age and our highly skilled care professionals have the experience to help with variations of age groups. It could be caused by a fall, an assault, a road accident, or sporting activity. The site and type of injury will determine the gravity of damage, which skills and mental abilities are affected and for how long.
After a mild acquired brain injury, a person may experience a concussion, loss of consciousness for a few seconds or minutes, dizziness or loss of balance, memory and concentration problems, headaches, mood and sleep changes, and sensitivity to light or sound.
An individual with a moderate to severe acquired brain injury may have any of these symptoms as well as profound confusion, agitation, slurred speech, convulsions, pupil dilation, and loss of coordination. They may also lose control of bodily functions and have worsening headaches and episodes of nausea and vomiting.
Acquired brain injury can also cause depression, anxiety, and a range of inappropriate emotional responses. These symptoms can be especially difficult for families.
Support to stay well and reablement
Herts Healthcare has experienced care professionals who can provide support for carers and loved ones.
Medical evidence has revealed how people with acquired brain injuries can restore or learn new skills, this is sometimes called reablement. Herts person-centered support plan aims to help individuals maximize their potential for improvement so that they can enjoy their desired lives.
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