Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) happens when a person’s brain is damaged after birth. It can be caused by accidents, strokes, infections, or lack of oxygen. ABI can affect thinking, memory, emotions, movement, and behaviour.
Dysautonomia is a group of conditions where the autonomic nervous system doesn’t work properly. One common form is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which causes a rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and fatigue when standing up. These conditions can affect heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature control.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. It leads to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the hand and fingers. Repetitive hand or wrist movements often make symptoms worse.
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and coordination. It is caused by brain damage that happens early in life, usually before or during birth, or shortly after birth. The severity of CP can vary, and it can affect one or both sides of the body.
Cognitive impairment refers to difficulties with memory, attention, learning, decision-making, or problem-solving. It may be mild or more severe and can result from various causes, including brain injury, illness, aging, or developmental disorders.
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of conditions that affect memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type. Symptoms tend to worsen over time and may affect language, judgment, and personality.
Early-onset or young-onset dementia refers to dementia symptoms that appear before the age of 65. It can affect memory, thinking, behaviour, and daily functioning, often during a person’s working years. This can have a significant impact on employment and family life.
Huntington’s Disease is a rare genetic condition that affects the brain. It causes progressive damage to nerve cells, leading to movement problems, changes in behaviour and thinking, and eventually, loss of independence. Symptoms usually begin between ages 30 and 50.
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a condition where a person has noticeable problems with memory or thinking that are greater than expected with normal ageing, but not severe enough to interfere significantly with daily life or independent functioning. It may or may not progress to dementia.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system where the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerve fibres, causing inflammation and damage. This disrupts communication between the brain and the body.
Symptoms can vary widely and may include fatigue, difficulty walking, vision problems, numbness, and muscle weakness.
