Brain Injury Services

Program Overview

At Goodwill's NeuroRehabilitation Services, we offer the most comprehensive, therapeutic programs in the state. Our Portland and Lewiston programs treat people with brain injuries and neurological disabilities.

Brain injury is the leading cause of disability and death for young people in the United States. Each year brain injury changes the lives of 5,000 Mainers and their families.

The healing process following a brain injury is quite different from that of other physical injuries. Survivors leave the hospital facing tough challenges: loss of recent memory, problems with organizational skills, personality changes, difficulties with social interaction, an inability to plan and problem solve, problems following through with activities, and physical changes that may affect walking, balance and speech. Goodwill's NeuroRehabilitation Services can help people meet these challenges with success. At Goodwill's NeuroRehabilitation Services we help people with brain injuries resulting from:

Trauma

• Accidents
• Falls
• Violence

Exposure to Toxins

• Chemicals/toxic fumes
• Chemotherapy ("chemo-brain")
• Radiation

Surgery

• Neoplasm/Brain tumor
• Aneurysm Clipping or Coiling
• Anoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain)

Neurological Rehabilitation

NeuroRehabilitation is designed to improve function, reduce symptoms, and improve the well being of individuals with disorders or injuries to the nervous system. Our extensive experience in brain injury rehabilitation has provided us with the skills to develop effective rehabilitation for people who have other neurological disorders.

At Goodwill's NeuroRehabilitation Services we help people who have the following disorders:

Vascular disorders

• Stroke (CVA)
• Aneurysm
• Intracranial hemorrhage or hematoma

Infections

• Meningitis
• Encephalitis

Developmental Issues

• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Cerebral palsy

Degenerative disorders

• Parkinson's disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Multi-infarct dementia
• Dementia

Coordinating Your NeuroRehabilitation

Goodwill offers the most comprehensive, therapeutic programs in the state. Community-based services delivered by a highly effective treatment team, a variety of residential options, excellent functional outcomes and superior satisfaction are the strengths of our programs.

At Goodwill's NeuroRehabilitation Services, we work closely with the person receiving services, their caregivers, their doctor, funding sources, advocacy organizations, and other community agencies to develop and deliver care that helps people get their lives back on track.