Life with a Brain Injury: Preparing Yourself and Your Family

This article on life with a brain injury is excerpted from Garry Prowe’s book, Successfully Surviving a Brain Injury: A Family Guidebook.

The article is a comprehensive guide for families in the early recovery period. It covers the impact of brain injury physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of life, the difference between primary and secondary effects, common concerns (e.g., fatigue, memory loss, mood changes, seizures), and practical support strategies for children, caregivers, and households adjusting to life post-injury.