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3 Types to Watch for, and How to Stay Safe As we said on Page 2, the movie “50 First Dates” made memory loss look fun and quirky, but the reality is anything but. Even minor memory loss is scary because when you lose your memories, you feel like you’re losing your sense of identity. There are three main types of memory loss that can happen after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). PROTECT YOURSELF AND LOVED ONES FROM MEMORY LOSS 1. Short-Term Memory Loss — This includes problems forming new memories or recalling recent events. People with short-term memory loss easily lose track of time, forget appointments, and struggle to find things like their keys. 2. Long-Term Memory Loss — This includes problems recalling older memories, including events dating back years before the injury. Imagine forgetting your wedding, or struggling to remember whether you visited Disney on your last trip to Florida. 3. Post-Traumatic Amnesia — This type of memory loss specifically surrounds the accident that caused it, like a car crash or bad fall. People often struggle with post-traumatic amnesia if they pass out at the accident scene, and it can become worse the longer they’re unconscious. The best way to prevent memory loss is by protecting yourself against TBIs. Brain disorders like Alzheimer’s and dementia are often impossible to prevent, but you do have control over whether you wear your seat belt in the car, strap on a helmet before you bike, and wear proper shoes while walking on ice. You can also protect the people you love. Consider installing grab bars in your guest showers for older visitors. Insist the seniors you love have their eyes checked once a year. Use safety gates to keep babies and toddlers from falling down the stairs. (For a longer list of precautions, scan the QR code on this page.) If you do end up with a brain injury despite your safety precautions, the best thing you can do to protect your future physical and financial health is call an attorney. An experienced lawyer like Kevin can make sure you’re compensated for your medical costs and lost income.
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ONE-PAN CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS WITH EGG NOODLES
INGREDIENTS
• 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, halved • Salt and ground pepper • 3 tbsp butter, divided
• 8 oz button mushrooms, trimmed • 8 oz shallots, peeled and halved • 3 cups chicken broth • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 8 oz egg noodles • 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until browned, 7–9 minutes. Remove from heat, discard fat, and set aside. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return pan to medium-high heat and melt 2 tbsp butter. Add chicken, skin-side down. Cook, turning a few times, for 10–12 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate. 2. Place remaining 1 tbsp butter in pan to melt. Add mushrooms and shallots; cook 8–10 minutes. Add broth and cream; bring to a boil. Stir in noodles. 3. Add chicken (skin-side up), cover pan, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring once halfway through. Cook about 10–12 minutes. 4. Uncover and simmer until thickened. Stir in dill and top with bacon. Serve and enjoy!
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