For individuals finding it difficult or impossible to live independently after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), or other neurologic, catastrophic or challenging diagnosis, including those...
Continue Reading »Returning to work after a traumatic injury is a goal most individuals hold as a top priority after emerging from rehabilitation. There are many reasons returning to work is so important, with finances ranking as number one. Medical bills and household expenses accumulate and there is pressure to regain control. Self-respect, social interactions and a […]
Continue ReadingWhen the term “concussion” is heard or used, the immediate thought may be, “not too serious.” Yet, while that thought may have some truth because concussions run the gamut of “mild” to “severe,” when we examine the dynamics of a concussion and the definition of a traumatic brain injury, we see that a concussion not […]
Continue ReadingThe term “continuum of care” is intertwined with the idea of “integration.” The continuum can be simple or complicated, depending upon the complexity and severity of the injury, the individual’s activities, age and other factors. In effect, on an individual (micro) level, a continuum of care can be viewed as a system of integrated care […]
Continue ReadingA catastrophic injury is often technically defined as a severe injury of the following types, or some combination of them: A spinal cord injury (SCI) A traumatic brain injury (TBI) An injury to the skull, including a skull fracture Catastrophic injuries are also often classified with respect to their outcomes. Broadly, the outcomes can include: […]
Continue ReadingEncephalopathy is a broad term that generically refers to a disease, damage or malfunction of the brain. It shows itself by an altered mental state and brain failure that is sometimes accompanied by physical changes. When the term “anoxic encephalopathy” is used, reference is being made to brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen to […]
Continue ReadingIt is the mission of NeuLife as an organization to provide a comprehensive program of neurologic rehabilitation to support and promote the improvement of the quality of life for our patients.
As with all NeuLife provisions and specialized services, clients and designated family members and/or legal guardians participate in the referral, assessment and admission process. All services provided and those offered to our clients are arranged and coordinated by our care coordinators and are all-inclusive in a comprehensive per diem specific to each client.
