For years now I’ve been using the term concussion in my work almost daily as the Statewide Training Coordinator at the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina. I am dedicated…
Read MoreJoin us for weekly yoga/Tai Chi Sessions in May & June! Yoga is more than just stretching and awkward poses. The practice of yoga incorporates the use of breath, focus,…
Read MoreEver wonder what it might be like to have a concussion? Check out our new Concussion Simulation video to demonstrate some of the common signs and symptoms after a concussion.
Read MoreCouple of questions before we get started: Are you an adult over the age of 65? Are you living with a disability due to brain injury? Are you a human…
Read MoreWhat Information is Out There? From Disability Rights NC: Governor Cooper has called a State of Emergency. The State of Emergency makes it possible for North Carolina to get extra…
Read MoreEach year, more than 3,360 pedestrians and bicyclists are hit by vehicles in North Carolina… representing over 15% of roadway fatalities last year. Helmets should be worn at all ages…
Read MoreWhat is Brain Injury? An acquired brain injury (ABI) is the result from damage to the brain, which occurs after birth and is not related to a congenital or a degenerative…
Read MoreFalls are the leading cause of brain injury in the United States. On top of that, the risk of injury significantly increases after 1, 2, and 3 brain injuries. Balance,…
Read MoreA Concussion is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and…
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