A brain injury can cause many physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects, which can have an impact on many different aspects of life.
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Safeguarding
The effects of brain injury can unfortunately make brain injury survivors vulnerable to being exploited or mistreated by others and may even impair the survivor’s ability to recognise when they are in danger.
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Sex and sexuality
A brain injury can cause a wide range of issues that can affect various aspects of a brain injury survivor’s sex life. The brain injury survivor’s interest in sex may change, or they may no longer able to have sex in the same way as they did before their injury.
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Sleep problems
The ability to get to sleep and stay asleep, and the quality of sleep can be affected by a brain injury. On the other hand, a brain injury may affect someone’s ability to stay awake, so that they either feel sleepy during the day or fall asleep when they should be awake.
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Studying and education
Some brain injury survivors may therefore be hesitant about the idea of returning to education, but with the right support and research beforehand, it is entirely possible to complete an educational course after brain injury.
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Learn more about Swallowing problems (dysphagia) →
Swallowing problems (dysphagia)
Swallowing and chewing difficulties are known as dysphagia. This condition is common after brain injury, particularly after stroke or severe traumatic brain injury.