Waylon Campbell: The DJ, the Dad, and the Dedication
April 22, 2022
It is early afternoon in QLI’s Colladay Center. The usual flow of traffic is about—clients heading to therapies, clinicians preparing for meetings, and some setting up for a giveaway. In […]
Occupational Therapy: The Role of ADLs in Recovery
April 14, 2022
Occupational therapy is often misunderstood. When you hear the term, an initial thought may be that the goal of such therapy is to help one’s job duties. While this is […]
The Advocate | Melina Sanchez and Her Future
March 30, 2022
“We’re going to be working on mindfulness in our meditation today,” says QLI Life Path Specialist Jaime Johnson. He pushes a button on his phone and a gong sound issues […]
Brain Lobes and Their Function: Our Windows to the World
March 30, 2022
We’ve all heard someone describe themselves in one of these ways. “I’m more of a left brain person,” they might say. In traditional thinking, the left side of the brain […]
The Gains of Bob Cross – A Multi-Perspective View on Injury and Recovery
March 25, 2022
It was a long day. Finally home to Oregon at last, the extended Cross family and friends gathered to celebrate the progress made over the past seven-odd months. It was […]
Persistence Unmatched | Derek Shike and the Road Back
March 18, 2022
Eastern Oregon is a region of old persistence. The Columbia Plateau, which covers most of this land area, formed from lava flows occurring throughout millions of years. Set far from […]
Facts on Brain Injury
March 16, 2022
Some of the most common injuries people suffer are to the brain. But how many of these brain injuries occur each year? According to data collected by the CDC, there […]
Brain Injury – A Rose is a Rose
March 11, 2022
A rose is a rose is a rose… True enough. But the many types of roses that exist deserve differentiation as unique and distinct phenomena. The same is true of […]
Unrelenting Hope: Lydia Schieuer’s Story
February 24, 2022
*Client names have been altered to protect identity* “‘They brush their…’” an expectant pause follows this unfinished sentence. On the screen, a few options are up for selection to complete […]
Does a Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury Qualify for Disability?
February 23, 2022
Before applying for disability for a traumatic brain injury or acquired brain injury, it’s helpful to know your likelihood of qualifying. Find out what you need to know here. In […]