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 »The term “diet” is disliked by many because it suggests a deprivation of “fun” foods and a limitation to only foods that are prescribed for a specific purpose. The term “nutrition” is perceived as better because it suggests health and well being. But the terms are not mutually exclusive. Their relationship emanates from the fact […]
Continue ReadingThere are many different reactions to hearing the news that a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury. The first reaction is typically of life or death: Will he or she survive? Family members have intense feelings and reactions during the time immediately following the injury when their loved one is being cared for in […]
Continue ReadingWhen a head injury occurs, it is often not possible to immediately discern its severity or whether, in fact, it rises to the level of a traumatic brain injury. That determination might only be possible after a CT scan or MRI. Nonetheless, immediate medical care is needed. This is particularly true if the individual: • […]
Continue ReadingMany individuals who suffer a head injury initially present for acute care with what appears to be a relatively straightforward injury. It can include just about any trauma that injures the head, scalp, or, as it may later turn out, the brain. Acute care is often first rendered at a hospital or similar acute care […]
Continue ReadingNeurophysiology is a branch of physiology that focuses on the study of the central nervous system (CNS). While physiology is the broad study of the mechanisms of how cells, muscles and organs work together and how they interact, neurophysiology is much narrower. A short history lesson may be useful to put neurophysiology into perspective. The […]
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.
