Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

CTE

a progressive brain degeneration and fatal condition thought to be caused by repeated blows to the head and repeated episodes of concussion

Diagnosis of CTE

only confirmed postmortem by examining sections of the brain

Symptoms of CTE

loss of memory, mood changes, personality changes, difficulty controlling impulsive or erratic behaviour, increasing frustration and disorientation, difficulty thinking, motor impairments

Loss of Memory (CTE)

asking the same question several times or difficulty remembering names or phone numbers

Mood Changes (CTE)

frequent mood swings, depression, feeling increasingly anxious, frustated, agitated

Increasing Confusion and Disorientation (CTE)

getting lost, wandering or not knowing what time of day it is

Motor Impairments (CTE)

involuntary movements (tremor), slow movements, difficulty with balance, slurred speech