In the United States, approximately 2.5 million people endure traumatic brain injuries (TBI) every year. Not only do traumatic brain injuries affect the individual, but it significantly impacts the individual’s family as well.
Specialized Care for Victims and Families Living with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Once the individual with a traumatic brain injury comes home, the entire family has to readjust to normal life. Family members have many responsibilities, so it can be difficult to be a caregiver to the individual with the traumatic brain injury. Homewatch CareGivers Northshore’s skilled Medical Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants can provide services to assist families dealing with traumatic brain injuries.
People living with traumatic brain injuries often times need assistance with activities of daily living, such as taking a bath, getting dressed, preparing or eating meals, performing household chores, performing physical therapy exercise, etc. Homewatch CareGivers Northshore can help the individual maneuver around the home, and provide them with tools that will allow them to become more independent.
Our care team will do whatever they need to do to ensure the individual and their families are receiving the best care possible.
Traumatic Brain Injury Resources
We understand families may have questions when initially faced with a traumatic brain injury. Listed below are some useful resources to learn more about traumatic brain injuries, the effects, treatment options and coping strategies for the individual and their family.
Your Trusted Provider of In-Home Care Services for Traumatic Brain Injuries
Homewatch CareGivers is a professional home care agency dedicated to providing comprehensive in-home care and support for victims of traumatic brain injury throughout Chicago and the North Shore suburbs including both Cook County and Lake County in Illinois, including the communities of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Grayslake, Gurnee, Highland Park, Fort Sheridan, Highwood, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Lincolnwood, Lincolnshire, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Round Lake Beach, Skokie, Vernon Hills, Wilmette and Winnetka.