At Challenge Aspen, we recommend using the following useful tips for communicating with people with disabilities: 1. When talking with a person with a disability, speak directly to that person ... Read More »

For many military personnel the fighting does not end in the combat zone. Many returning service members face increased anxiety, sleepless nights and rapid flashbacks that can immediately take them ... Read More »

They can be. Post injury Scar tissue can form on the brain tissue as the brain heals. This is known to interrupt the electrical activity in the brain and can cause seizures. An individual with a TBI ... Read More »

The effects of a brain injury can be extremely long lasting and recovery may be incomplete. The medical and therapeutic community is continuing to learn more about the mechanisms of the brain and how ... Read More »

Yes!  Operation C.A.M.O. provides many recreational and cultural experiences for wounded warriors with cognitive or physical disabilities. Wounded warriors are able to realize their life potential, ... Read More »

Many years ago when I was beginning my career as a therapist working in the domestic violence field there was a disturbing outlook about recovery from trauma.  Some professionals ... Read More »

1) Do I need an annual physical?

 

As many of you know Medicare does NOT cover annual physicals... so the question is do you really need ... Read More »

Every week I see students, professors and other professionals with panic disorder, OCD, eating disorders, social anxiety disorder among others. Many have gone untreated and undiagnosed because of ... Read More »

This was the message I received from a member on DS with a suggestion to write this blog. How do you carry on after the death of a loved one?  I know there are people on DS ... Read More »