Archive for category: After ABI Rehab

An active mind is something that is appreciated across all walks of life. This is nowhere more obvious than in Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation. It is highly valued as a good predictor of outcome. The promotion of an active mind is sought here as well as in other fields. I have had the unique experience of having an active mind both prior to my ABI and then again after. Being able to recall situations while retaining the skills to analyze and remember how the events leading to these situations transpired has been a real gift.

Let’s move the into the practical realm now.

I propose a few concrete steps that survivors can take to provide themselves with the tools they need to become fully functioning again.

Let’s start with the ADL (Activity of Daily Living) of getting clean
First you need the infrastructure to make this achievable.

Second you need the supplies in order to make things work.

And third you need the effort to bring this project to completion.