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Concussion Awareness Starts with Us: Lessons from Survivors and Experts

In our latest webinar, Is Concussion a Brain Injury?, we heard from people living with the truth about concussion every day—and the experts who are looking to bring even more awareness and advocacy about concussion to the forefront.
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Concussion Facts
Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Faster Aging in Post-9/11 Veterans, New Study Finds

Post 9/11 veterans who sustained one or more traumatic brain injuries show faster biological aging compared to veterans without a TBI, according to new research published today in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation.
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Concussion Facts
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Concussion Recovery

Occupational therapists (OTs) focus on rehabilitating the activities that people choose to occupy their time with — the daily tasks, hobbies, and roles that give life meaning.
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Concussion Facts
Physical Therapy and Concussion Recovery

Concussions and other brain injuries can lead to a variety of physical difficulties, but physical therapy can help.
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Concussion Facts
The Power of Speech Therapy in Concussion Recovery

Speech therapy can help with communication issues after a brain injury, which is one of the condition's most common symptoms.
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Concussion Facts
Preventing Falls Also Means Preventing Concussions

Many people don’t realize that a concussion doesn’t always require a dramatic hit to the head. In fact, falls are the leading cause of brain injury in the U.S. Learn more about how you can protect yourself against falls in this blog post from Concussion Awareness Now.
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Concussion Facts
Concussions & Aging: What Older Adults Need to Know

In this article, we’re unpacking why older adults are at higher risk for concussions, why they might hit harder when they happen, and what seniors and their families or caregivers can do to continue to keep their heads safe.
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CAN Coalition Experts
Life After Concussion: Real Stories, Real Challenges, Real Hope

For many people, a concussion is something they bounce back from quickly—a few days of rest, maybe some headaches or fatigue or dizziness—and then life moves on. But for others, the impact of a concussion can linger far longer than expected.
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CAN Coalition Experts
Unseen Impact: How Concussions & Brain Injuries Affect Hearing & Vision

While headaches and cognitive difficulties often receive focus as symptoms of brain injury, effects on sensory systems, particularly hearing and vision, remain critically overlooked yet essential to treat.
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