TBI is treatable, and treatment is always made better with the help of people who care about you.
Keep in mind that TBI is considered a catastrophic injury; the greater the severity of the TBI, the less likely you are to return to your pre-injury physical and mental status.
TBIs tend to heal slowly. In mild cases, symptoms may persist for weeks or months.
For moderate to severe TBIs, some symptoms may resolve over the course of months or years, while others may persist for a lifetime.
There is a popular myth that suggests there is a limited time frame for helping someone after a brain injury, but the fact is that many people continue to make gains in their recovery many years after the injury.
Although people with disabilities sometimes have a harder time getting and staying healthy than people without disabilities, there are things we can all do to get and stay healthy.
Being healthy means the same thing for all of us - getting and staying well so we can lead full, active lives.
Be physically active everyday
The CDC recommends people with disabilities follow regular physical activity guidelines that are important for everyone.
To be healthy, all adults should be physically active 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days each week. All children should be active for 60 minutes a day, at least 5 days each week.
