By Angela Spears MA CCC-SLP, CBIS, Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers We rely on our voices every day to interact with others, and a healthy voice is crucial for clear verbal communication. Just like we swallow without having to think about it, we usually speak without thinking about how our bodies make it happen. Knowing how we…
By Angela Spears MA CCC-SLP, CBIS, Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers One area that speech & language pathologists assess and treat is memory. There is no single part of your brain that is solely responsible for memory. Difficulties with memory after a brain injury can be very frustrating and confusing for the individual and for their family. …
By Angela Spears MA CCC-SLP, CBIS, Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers Happy Better Hearing and Speech Month! May is a month to raise awareness of communication disorders and promote treatment for individuals who experience difficulty speaking, understanding, swallowing, and/or hearing. Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place to another. Although this definition…
Cycling is the leading cause of sports-related head injuries in children under 14* Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers is hosting two bike fair events to promote bike safety. The events will take place at Rainbow’s Genesee Treatment Center on Saturday, May 10 and Rainbow’s Oakland treatment center on Saturday, May 17. These bike fairs are just one of the many ways Rainbow is…
The Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN) will be holding a workshop at the Rainbow Rehabilitation Center’s Corporate Center in Livonia, MI on Saturday, May 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop is designed for auto accident survivors, their families and caregivers to learn how to maximize the impact of their experiences to Michigan lawmakers…
TBI Child Focus Series: What Happens When a Child is Injured? This article has been approved for 1.0 Certified Brain Injury Specialists CE Credit and 1.0 CCM CE Credit. To earn one or both of these credits, read the article and complete the associated form(s) located at the end of this article. By Mariann Young…
Evidence-Based Medicine This article has been approved for 1.5 Certified Brain Injury Specialists CE Credits and 1.5 CCM CE Credits. To earn one or both of these credits, read the article and complete the associated form(s) located at the end of this article. By Heidi Reyst Ph.D., CBIST Good doctors use both individual clinical expertise and…
Most Rainbow U participants begin their days with two very important courses: The Daily and Brain Daily. Each have very different curricula and goals. Both help prepare individuals for the rest of their day. Learn about them below. The Daily What’s happening—in your home, your town, your country, your world? This interactive current events group focuses…
By: Kate Sobbry, MS RD, CBIS Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers How our brain utilizes the nutrients from the foods we eat is a complex process that spurs the beginning of many other processes such as bone formation, muscle building, neurotransmission, and conversion into other nutrients. Nutrients play significant roles in mental and physical health before and…
By: Carolyn A. Scott, Ph.D. Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers Editor’s Note: While the last edition of RainbowVisions focused on our developing understanding of neuroplasticity, the neurobiology of neuroplasticity, and neuroplasticity after acquired brain injury, this article focuses more specifically on evidence for neuroplasticity in cognitive domains. An individual who experiences a traumatic brain injury may also…