Acquired Brain Injury Care

Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a life-changing condition that requires rehabilitation to reclaim essential skills.

 

Acquired Brain Injury amongst many things, can be caused by:

  • Stroke and other vascular disorders
  • Traumatic brain injury e.g. from road traffic collisions, falls 
  • Brain tumour
  • Hypoxia/anoxia, such as from heart attacks, carbon monoxide poisoning, secondary complications of traumatic brain injury or complications during surgery (such as respiratory depression or embolism)
  • Brain abscess
  • Metabolic disorders (e.g. liver and kidney diseases and diabetic coma)
  • Other forms of poisoning and infectious disease
  • Electrolyte imbalances

The goal of our care support team in these cases is to support the client to help them with their daily activities, to promote independence with a focus on abilities, and to improve on their quality of life in their familiar home environment.

 

Being looked after in a safe home surrounding, supported by experienced carers can help people maintain a comfortable, fulfilling quality of life.

Our approach is to minimise the disruption of an acquired brain injury by providing the support families and friends need to help them cope.

This support returns to the family the opportunity of quality time with reduced stress for all.  As everyone’s experience and need are individual and unique, our care services can be tailored to specifically match your requirements.  Our Care Plans are agreed with you and reviewed regularly to ensure they continue to meet your needs. 

Acquired Brain Injury Support Services

All of the services are tailored to meet the needs of each individual and our care services are available from as little as an hour a week right through to 24/7 care at home.  Some of the home care services we offer clients with an acquired brain injury include:

Companionship

Assistance With Personal Care

Assistance with shopping, appointments and recreational activities

Meal preparation and light housework

Short term respite at home to allow the family carers some free time.

High dependency care at home

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Backup Care Service

We also offer a Back Up Care Service. By registering for our back up service, it can provide you with peace of mind, that should you get sick or need to attend an appointment or take a break we can step in and provide reliable, professional care. It is free to register for your back up care service and once registered there is no obligation to avail of the service

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Unit 2A, First Floor, 140 Terenure Road North, Terenure, Dublin 6W.

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