Broken Part 1: Living with a Brain Injury

ABI Rehabilitation is the place people come to recover from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). In this episode we meet Terry, Tekaha and Eltje. Terry was injured when his truck jackknifed on the highway. He can’t walk or talk and is only dimly aware of his surroundings. Tekaha is six months into his recovery from a car accident. He’s learning to walk now, and wrestling with various behavioral issues including irresistible laughter. Eltje was a fanatical cyclist and suffered her injury on a bike. Now she’s starting the journey towards departure from ABI.

ABI Rehabilitation provides specialized, compassionate care for people recovering from traumatic brain injuries. Their approach is holistic, involving a team of medical specialists, therapists, and support staff who work closely with the patient and their families. Each person’s journey is unique—as seen with Terry, who is in the early stages of recovery and requires intensive support; Tekaha, progressing through rehab while managing behavioral challenges; and Eltje, moving towards reintegration into everyday life. ABI’s program combines physical, cognitive, and emotional therapies tailored to individual needs, emphasizing hope and steady progress. Has anyone else experienced similar multidisciplinary rehab programs?