Alzheimer's Disease care

Alzheimer's Disease Care

Acquired brain injury (ABI) is trauma to the brain caused by external or internal physical injury. External injuries are usually the result of falls, car crashes, sporting accidents or assaults; while internal injuries can arise from illness (such as stroke, cerebral haemorrhage, tumour or infection), poisoning or substance abuse.

The severity and type of problems caused by acquired brain injury will depend on where and how much the brain has been damaged. They may include loss of motor skills, paralysis, sensory impairment, communication problems, swallowing difficulties, cognitive and memory loss, personality changes, learning difficulties, disturbed sleep, depression and epilepsy - but the list is far wider than this, and every case is unique.

Unlike degenerative disorders, which tend to get worse over time, acquired brain injuries can and do stabilise and improve. Badby Park's Arbury Care Centre provides a calm, assured atmosphere ideal for rehabilitation. Our staff are experts at understanding the effects of brain injury, and work with each patient at his or her own pace, developing an individual care pathway in partnership with everyone involved. We adopt a holistic, patient-centred approach to ABI that promotes well being at all levels, from behaviour and communication to physical and functional control, and from diet and nutrition to confidence and emotional wellbeing. Patients make full use of our high-tech therapy equipment and fully accessible outdoor spaces, appreciated by residents, friends and families alike.