According to the CDC Traumatic Brain Injury Concussion fact page and the most recent data:
- Approximately 2.87 million TBI related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalization and deaths occurred in the US.
- Falls are the leading cause of TBI. 48% of all TBI related emergency department visits.
- 4 In 5 (81%), TBI-related ED visits in older adults 65 years and older were caused by falls.
Which patients could benefit from In-Home Care?
- Patients who suffered a TBI and have residual effects:
- Impaired thinking
- Memory deficits
- Movement and functional limitations
- Sensation changes (vision or hearing)
- Emotional functioning (personality changes or depression)
Services provided by an In-Home Care support caregiver:
- Home safety and supervision for impulsiveness and wandering
- Medication reminders
- Transportation for clients who should not drive
- Home exercise program motivation
- Redirection to meaningful activities and reducing unwanted behaviors
- Identification of fall risks in the home
Benefits to referring to an In-Home Care support caregiver:
- Decrease fall risk
- Increased cognitive stimulation
- Help maintain physical capabilities
- Increase compliance with the medical treatment plan through a caregiver
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