As the baby boomer population increases, healthcare costs have also risen as many seniors have forgone exercise during their elderly years. Once used as a mode of transportation, walking began to change with the diminishment of walkable neighborhoods. The distance between the local store, church, park, or restaurant no longer provided connectivity that kept them walking. Along with urban growth and development, safety concerns have also increased. Then retirement has decreased the amount of activity levels for many seniors, especially those on a fixed income. Yet, others have given up on exercise due to injury, further declining their ability to move. The list of reasons is vast, yet it's important to know that it is never too late to get started with exercise for seniors.
However, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), armed with the knowledge that fitness is important for preventing health problems, continued independence, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, only 27% of the senior population meet the recommendations of moderate exercise and strength training.
Fortunately, to get seniors moving and reduce health care costs, health insurance companies are paying for senior fitness programs at health clubs across the country. If you are an AARP member, you have access to their free interactive online fitness classes and health and wellness workshops. With online access, you can also find fitness professionals offering free workouts via YouTube videos.
If you are currently living a sedentary lifestyle in a residential care facility, listed below are some guidelines to help you get started with exercise for seniors:
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Traumatic brain injuries affect an estimated 1.5 million people in the United States each year and brain injuries are the leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults. As a result of these brain injuries:
As a consequence of these injuries, an estimated 5.3 million individuals are living with a permanent brain injury disability in the United States.
Brain injuries vary in severity, and a wide range of symptoms can appear immediately or be delayed, such that it is worth taking the time to become aware of and understand what a brain injury is and the symptoms to look for to signal the need for treatment.
Understanding the types of injuries and how we can be proactive to prevent injuries can be the difference between temporary and permanent disability, and the difference between life and death. Failure to seek medical attention can be devastating – immediately contact a medical professional if you suspect you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury.
Traumatic brain injuries are often referred to as TBIs. The term means that an injury or action occurred in which the brain was suddenly jolted or harmed and potentially damaged.
One common and well-known traumatic brain injury is a concussion, but there are many other types of brain injuries one should be aware of. Some brain injuries can be severe and lead to major injury, disability, or even death in severe cases.
Brain injuries can occur from a variety of accidents such as impacts during physical sports, military activities, car accidents, slip and falls, workplace injuries, and more. Let’s review some of the most common types of brain injuries.
A concussion is perhaps the most common traumatic brain injury and can vary in severity. Concussions happen in any situation in which you suffer a sudden change in momentum and the brain strikes the interior of the skull. This could be from extreme acceleration, a rapid change in direction, or a blow to the head.
A contusion refers to a bruise, and in the case of a brain injury, it is caused when the brain is bruised from a sudden impact. It is typically more severe than a concussion. If both sides of the brain are bruised, it is called a coup contrecoup injury. Many times a contusion could lead to slurred speech, troubles concentrating, cognitive disabilities, difficulty balancing, numbness and tingling, and more.
This type of traumatic brain injury is often caused by severe rotation or shaking rather than a simple sudden impact. An impact may occur and appear to be the leading cause, but there is generally more movement involved with a diffuse axonal injury. Diffuse axonal differs from a contusion or concussion in that the rotation causes tearing of the nerve fibers in the brain. These are hard to capture on imaging scans and in severe circumstances may lead to a coma.
A penetration, or penetrating brain injury occurs when something passes through the skull and reaches the brain. Sports equipment, loose items in a car during a car accident, mismanaged tools in a workplace can all cause penetrating brain injuries. Such injuries are always severe and can cause permanent disability or death.
There are both primary and secondary brain injuries that can occur. A primary TBI is from a sudden injury to the brain that occurs at the time of the incident. A car accident, a fall, and other types of injuries will cause the sudden injury. You can often identify the injury and assess it right away.
A secondary injury can take time to show symptoms. A brain injury may present itself right away or take time to show symptoms, and those symptoms can change over time and worsen. These are identified as a secondary brain injury to the primary incident.
In addition to knowing something about the types of injuries, it is important to be familiar with brain injury symptoms so that you can seek immediate medical attention if a brain injury is suspected.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek immediate medical attention.
Should you or a loved one suffer a traumatic brain injury caused by an accident, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact an experienced traumatic brain injury lawyer to learn more.
If you or a loved one have suffered a brain injury in an accident, you can count on an experienced personal injury lawyer at Queen Yasmine Personal Injury Law to help you understand your rights to compensation for your injuries.
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March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. It’s the perfect time to not only learn about brain injuries but also dive into ways to learn how to avoid them.
The CDC together with several other health-related groups work to educate people on preventing traumatic brain injuries and provide tips for handling these for loved ones.
Did you know that there are more than 5 million individuals in the United States living with a disability related to a traumatic brain injury? Each year, approximately 1.5 million people suffer from brain injuries in the U.S.
Most brain injuries are the result of several different types of accidents. This could be something that happens at home, in the workplace, or even during sports and play.
Here are some common activities that are leading causes of traumatic brain injuries:
A concussion is one common form of brain injury that is the result causes your brain to move inside of the skull. It’s typically like a sharp jolt to the brain. In turn, the brain can be injured.
While you might be easily able to identify an accident that could cause a brain injury, there are also times it might not be immediately noticeable. There are certain symptoms to watch for. If a concussion is suspected, these are symptoms the doctor might tell you to look for.
These are not the only symptoms. These telltale signs are among the most common. However, an individual who has suffered a traumatic brain injury might also experience vomiting, slurred speech, light sensitivity, seizures, pupil dilation, or loss of coordination.
Not all brain injuries can be prevented. However, there are little things to be done that can go a long way in reducing or preventing injury.
It’s really all about being proactive and doing basic things to protect your head. Here are a few things that could help.
Just to name a few!
Some people experience a brain injury like a concussion and never experience major side effects. Unfortunately, the numbers show us that is not always the case.
Someone who lives with a traumatic brain injury could experience major side effects. This ultimately depends on the severity of the injury. This could cause the injured to need help with their daily living activities or even to need around-the-clock care.
Some survivors are able to adapt while others will need help with certain things for the rest of their lives.
March has been designated as Brain Injury Awareness Month in an effort to raise awareness. The goal is to make sure people know and understand the risks and that they take action to try to prevent said injuries.
You can take part by engaging safely in all activities and by spreading the word to others.
If you or a loved one have suffered a brain injury in an accident, you can count on an experienced personal injury lawyer at Queen Yasmine Personal Injury Law to help you understand your rights to compensation for your injuries.
At Queen Yasmine Personal Injury Law, we fight aggressively and passionately to help ensure the best results for you and your family. Attorney Yasmine Djawadian has recovered over $45 million for injured clients and is available 24/7 to recover on your behalf, as well. You won’t face any legal fees unless you win your case, so go ahead and call our firm today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you will likely hear the term pain and suffering come up often. “Pain and suffering” is a legal term that refers to the mental and physical pain someone experiences during and after an injury from an accident. The value of your case may increase if you have experienced physical pain or mental suffering directly tied to the accident.
Read on to learn more about the definition of pain and suffering and how it can be recorded for your case.
Physical pain and suffering is the pain and physical distress associated with the bodily injuries that most victims experience in an accident. Some injuries are external and more obvious, while others can be internal and soft tissue, which may require a medical professional to help identify and record.
Some examples of injuries that may qualify for physical pain and suffering compensation include:
These conditions can last weeks, months, or years. In some cases, the injuries are permanent, and no amount of medical help or physical therapy can completely remedy the injury.
Emotional pain and suffering is the mental distress caused by the accident. This can appear in many ways and can be more difficult to discern, often requiring the attention of a medical professional or therapist to help define the condition.
Some examples of emotional pain and suffering include:
Emotional pain and suffering can negatively impact a person’s quality of life and, like physical pain and suffering, it can last for months, years, or even a lifetime. This can require various medical treatments and frequent therapy sessions just to manage it.
If you decide to pursue compensation for pain and suffering in a lawsuit, you will need to find a way to prove it. There are a few ways that you can do this.
You, your legal team, and your medical team should document any and all physical and emotional conditions. This can include
All of these can be used as evidence to show a victim’s pain and suffering, but be sure to discuss your strategy with your medical and legal team, as they may have additional ideas as to how to best prepare your case.
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, you can count on an experienced personal injury lawyer at Queen Yasmine Personal Injury Law to help you better understand the concept of pain and suffering.
At Queen Yasmine Personal Injury Law, we fight aggressively and passionately to help ensure the best results for you and your family. Attorney Yasmine Djawadian has recovered over $45 million for injured clients and is available 24/7 to recover on your behalf, as well. You won’t face any legal fees unless you win your case, so go ahead and call our firm today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
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