Dear All,
There are two types of amnesia.
Retrograde amnesia - most commonly caused by a blow to the head. In this case, the person does not remember what happened a few hours prior to the accident, as the brain did not have the chance to process the information.
Anterograde amnesia - caused by damage to the brain area which 'stores' memory (hippocampus). Here, memory from the past seems intact, but memory of events occurring after the injury is impaired.
The brain does not store memories in one unified structure, as might be seen in a computer's hard disk drive. Instead, different types of memory are stored in different regions of the brain.
LTM is typically divided into two major headings:
Declarative memory and implicit memory (or procedural memory).
Computer programs store information similarly with a separate data section and code section.
Declarative memory refers to all memories that are consciously available. These are encoded by the hippocampus, entorhinal cortex, and perirhinal cortex but consolidated and stored elsewhere. The precise location of storage is unknown, but the temporal cortex has been proposed as a likely candidate.
Declarative memory also has two major subdivisions:
- Episodic memory refers to memory for specific events in time.
- Semantic memory refers to knowledge about the external world, such as the function of a pencil.
Procedural memory refers to the use of objects or movements of the body, such as how exactly to use a pencil or ride a bicycle. This type of memory is encoded and probably stored by the cerebellum and the striatum.
There are various other categorizations of memory and types of memory that have captured research interest. Prospective memory (its complement: retrospective memory) is an example.
Emotional memory, the memory for events that evoke a particularly strong emotion, is another. Emotion and memory are domains that can involve both declarative and procedural memory processes. Emotional memories are consciously available but elicit a powerful, unconscious physiological reaction.
They also have a unique physiological pathway that involves strong connections from the amygdala into the prefrontal cortex, but much weaker connections running back from the prefrontal cortex to the amygdala.
The pace and extent of recovery from brain injury can vary considerably, even between patients with similar injuries. The majority of recovery from brain injuries occurs within the first six months to a year after trauma, but one study (Sbordone 1994) indicates that a patient's function following severe traumatic brain injury can occur for up to ten years post-injury. The pace of recovery and even the extent of recovery can be improved by proper physical and cognitive rehabilitation.
Levels of recovery are often measured in rehabilitation programs with the use of the Rancho Los Amigos Scale. Find the same attached herein.
Understand what kind of memory loss it is then proceed.
Regards,
Octavious
From India, Mumbai
580There are two types of amnesia.
Retrograde amnesia - most commonly caused by a blow to the head. In this case, the person does not remember what happened a few hours prior to the accident, as the brain did not have the chance to process the information.
Anterograde amnesia - caused by damage to the brain area which 'stores' memory (hippocampus). Here, memory from the past seems intact, but memory of events occurring after the injury is impaired.
The brain does not store memories in one unified structure, as might be seen in a computer's hard disk drive. Instead, different types of memory are stored in different regions of the brain.
LTM is typically divided into two major headings:
Declarative memory and implicit memory (or procedural memory).
Computer programs store information similarly with a separate data section and code section.
Declarative memory refers to all memories that are consciously available. These are encoded by the hippocampus, entorhinal cortex, and perirhinal cortex but consolidated and stored elsewhere. The precise location of storage is unknown, but the temporal cortex has been proposed as a likely candidate.
Declarative memory also has two major subdivisions:
- Episodic memory refers to memory for specific events in time.
- Semantic memory refers to knowledge about the external world, such as the function of a pencil.
Procedural memory refers to the use of objects or movements of the body, such as how exactly to use a pencil or ride a bicycle. This type of memory is encoded and probably stored by the cerebellum and the striatum.
There are various other categorizations of memory and types of memory that have captured research interest. Prospective memory (its complement: retrospective memory) is an example.
Emotional memory, the memory for events that evoke a particularly strong emotion, is another. Emotion and memory are domains that can involve both declarative and procedural memory processes. Emotional memories are consciously available but elicit a powerful, unconscious physiological reaction.
They also have a unique physiological pathway that involves strong connections from the amygdala into the prefrontal cortex, but much weaker connections running back from the prefrontal cortex to the amygdala.
The pace and extent of recovery from brain injury can vary considerably, even between patients with similar injuries. The majority of recovery from brain injuries occurs within the first six months to a year after trauma, but one study (Sbordone 1994) indicates that a patient's function following severe traumatic brain injury can occur for up to ten years post-injury. The pace of recovery and even the extent of recovery can be improved by proper physical and cognitive rehabilitation.
Levels of recovery are often measured in rehabilitation programs with the use of the Rancho Los Amigos Scale. Find the same attached herein.
Understand what kind of memory loss it is then proceed.
Regards,
Octavious
From India, Mumbai
Hi,
First, give him and his family moral support rather than looking at any options at present. That does not mean you are not protecting the company's interest. By considering the length of service he has rendered for your company, give him some time and back him up with enough support and encouragement so that he can emerge stronger and regain his original form. I hope this will boost his morale, and he will definitely return to normal. If he comes to know that he may lose his job, it could worsen the situation. After giving enough time to recover, if there is still an issue, then you need to look for a permanent solution that is reasonable for both the company and the employee.
Regards, Srinivas Project Manager
From India, Hyderabad
First, give him and his family moral support rather than looking at any options at present. That does not mean you are not protecting the company's interest. By considering the length of service he has rendered for your company, give him some time and back him up with enough support and encouragement so that he can emerge stronger and regain his original form. I hope this will boost his morale, and he will definitely return to normal. If he comes to know that he may lose his job, it could worsen the situation. After giving enough time to recover, if there is still an issue, then you need to look for a permanent solution that is reasonable for both the company and the employee.
Regards, Srinivas Project Manager
From India, Hyderabad
Initially grant him Sick Leave, review after 3 months with 50% pay for next 3 months. Review after 9 months and give him some compensation and separate him on medical grounds.
From India, Madras
From India, Madras
Hi Vidhi,
I am extremely sorry to hear about the plight of the employee. I believe that everyone has raised valid points. In this case, the company must acknowledge some social obligations and take steps to protect the employee and his family.
1. Just explore the possibilities of contributions from other employees until he recovers. I have observed this practice in many companies.
2. I am not entirely sure if this employee is covered under any insurance scheme. If he is not covered, then this incident should serve as an eye-opener for any potential future incidents.
3. You can also consider the option of offering his job to a family member, such as his spouse or children, until he recovers.
I will get back to you if I come up with more ideas, and I wish your employee a speedy recovery.
Warm Regards,
Girimaji
From India, Bangalore
I am extremely sorry to hear about the plight of the employee. I believe that everyone has raised valid points. In this case, the company must acknowledge some social obligations and take steps to protect the employee and his family.
1. Just explore the possibilities of contributions from other employees until he recovers. I have observed this practice in many companies.
2. I am not entirely sure if this employee is covered under any insurance scheme. If he is not covered, then this incident should serve as an eye-opener for any potential future incidents.
3. You can also consider the option of offering his job to a family member, such as his spouse or children, until he recovers.
I will get back to you if I come up with more ideas, and I wish your employee a speedy recovery.
Warm Regards,
Girimaji
From India, Bangalore
Dear Vidhi,
Please find out if you can offer employment to any of his family members based on his/her abilities in your company. This will provide financial support to the employee during their recovery period. All other suggestions sound good; you can explore any one of them. If someone from the family can be offered a job, you can put the employment of the patient on suspension, like leave without pay. If the patient recovers, you can reinstate their position in the future.
Regards,
S K Nain
Head HR
Stelmec Ltd
From India, Ahmadabad
Please find out if you can offer employment to any of his family members based on his/her abilities in your company. This will provide financial support to the employee during their recovery period. All other suggestions sound good; you can explore any one of them. If someone from the family can be offered a job, you can put the employment of the patient on suspension, like leave without pay. If the patient recovers, you can reinstate their position in the future.
Regards,
S K Nain
Head HR
Stelmec Ltd
From India, Ahmadabad
Dear Vidhi,
It is very sad, and I hope for his recovery. Please seek medical advice first regarding his present state and recovery time. If he is still under treatment, then he should be given full wages, provided he is not covered under ESIC. Secondly, if he has recovered from the accident and is able to work as a normal person, then you should rehire him. He has lost his memory, not his health. He can restart his normal life.
Rakesh
From India, Vijayawada
It is very sad, and I hope for his recovery. Please seek medical advice first regarding his present state and recovery time. If he is still under treatment, then he should be given full wages, provided he is not covered under ESIC. Secondly, if he has recovered from the accident and is able to work as a normal person, then you should rehire him. He has lost his memory, not his health. He can restart his normal life.
Rakesh
From India, Vijayawada
[QUOTE=Vidhi18;1082548]Dear All,
I am facing a scenario at work. An employee met with an accident and has had a complete loss of memory. Being business-oriented, naturally, we cannot keep him in the company because he will be a liability for an unknown time period. What can we do? I am calling for suggestions.
Dear Vidhi,
We have to assess the seniority of the employee, consider his contributions to the organization, seek advice from specialists on his recoverability, and then make a holistic decision. Some suggestions have also been made regarding the compensation package amount, so your company can decide.
Regards,
SC Narang
From India, Delhi
I am facing a scenario at work. An employee met with an accident and has had a complete loss of memory. Being business-oriented, naturally, we cannot keep him in the company because he will be a liability for an unknown time period. What can we do? I am calling for suggestions.
Dear Vidhi,
We have to assess the seniority of the employee, consider his contributions to the organization, seek advice from specialists on his recoverability, and then make a holistic decision. Some suggestions have also been made regarding the compensation package amount, so your company can decide.
Regards,
SC Narang
From India, Delhi
dear vidhi, what ramesh & rakesh siad is right bcz we have to look from both employees and employers side
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Dear Vidhi,
Go for one or two days' salary contribution from employees and an equal amount of contribution from the employer for immediate financial support. Offer employment to his close dependents as an option.
You can consider forming a Benevolent Fund with a fixed monthly contribution from employees based on their grade and pay. Additionally, include an equal contribution from the employer. This fund can be utilized for member illness, treatment, compensation for disabilities, etc.
You will need to prepare the entire proposal, execute it, and seek approval from Management to address future challenges.
Suresh Kumar
From India, Indore
Go for one or two days' salary contribution from employees and an equal amount of contribution from the employer for immediate financial support. Offer employment to his close dependents as an option.
You can consider forming a Benevolent Fund with a fixed monthly contribution from employees based on their grade and pay. Additionally, include an equal contribution from the employer. This fund can be utilized for member illness, treatment, compensation for disabilities, etc.
You will need to prepare the entire proposal, execute it, and seek approval from Management to address future challenges.
Suresh Kumar
From India, Indore
Dear Vidhi,
I appreciate the contributions of others, but one thing was not stated in the presentation, and that is: did the accident occur in the course of performing his official duties or otherwise? However it is, it is an eye-opener towards preparing for these extreme cases.
I would like to state that if it occurs during his official duties, the company has the moral duty of taking full charge of the bills in accordance with the relevant company welfare/health schemes. If, in the end, with doctors' advice, the employee shall be duly compensated taking into consideration all other variables mentioned by others above.
Olufemi Ajayi
Abuja, Nigeria
From Nigeria, Abuja
I appreciate the contributions of others, but one thing was not stated in the presentation, and that is: did the accident occur in the course of performing his official duties or otherwise? However it is, it is an eye-opener towards preparing for these extreme cases.
I would like to state that if it occurs during his official duties, the company has the moral duty of taking full charge of the bills in accordance with the relevant company welfare/health schemes. If, in the end, with doctors' advice, the employee shall be duly compensated taking into consideration all other variables mentioned by others above.
Olufemi Ajayi
Abuja, Nigeria
From Nigeria, Abuja
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