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Caregivers Helping Caregivers

Rosemary writes about how to answer the dreaded question, "How are you?"

Catapulted into Caregiving

April 13, 2002 started like any other Saturday morning for the Rawlins family. In her blog, Rosemary talks about the phone call that changed everything.

Welcome to My Caregiving Blog

"I never planned to be a caregiver. I don’t think many people do ... " Read the first entry of our new caregiving blog by Rosemary Rawlins.

Learning About Ambiguous Loss

Rosemary talks about how frantic she felt inside after her husband's TBI — he was still alive but he was not the same.

How to Treat Children with TBI

Unlike adults, children with a brain injury may not manifest any issues until they fail to reach a new developmental stage. Earlier intervention is always advisable, but diagnosis can be tricky.

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CT Scans Versus MRIs for Imaging a Child's Brain

Both CTs and MRIs come with risks — from sedative drugs to levels of radiation. Depending on the severity of brain injury, parents and doctors should always consider the risk-benefit ratio.

The Dangers of Creating "Vulnerable Child Syndrome"

Parents need to balance their awareness of a child's mild TBI with letting that worry get in the way of the child's normal development.

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Could CTE Be Diagnosed in People Before Death?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy can only be tested post-mortem, but George Visger, who suffers from hydrocephalus, has offered his brain for testing next time he needs brain surgery.

The Process of Dealing with Loss and Grief After a Brain Injury

Sometimes people come to think of acceptance as a dirty word, but learning to grieve for the old person and embrace the new one post injury is crucial.

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The Importance of Constituent-Specific TBI Support Groups

Joining a TBI support group with others dealing specifically with the same issues can make a world of difference.

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How Therapy After Brain Injury Can Help Identify the Elephant in the Room

Dr. Taryn Stejskal talks about subtly asking questions to elicit answers about the "elephant in the room" no one wants to talk about.

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The Many Benefits of Family or Couples Therapy After TBI

Family or couples therapy after a TBI can help with strategies but can also address some of the issues the family or couple may have had prior to the injury.

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"If You've Seen One Brain Injury, You've Seen ONE Brain Injury"

When Dr. Taryn Stejskal meets with couples, first she listens to their story then works with them to form strategies that work for their individual issues.

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The Aching Difference Between Physical and Psychological Presence After TBI

Ambiguous loss is the feeling of being stuck when a loved one is physically present but psychologically absent or different.

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Caregiver Burnout with Patients in Minimally Conscious State

Working with patients with severe brain injury can cause emotional exhaustion.

Disability Benefits Through the Social Security Administration Are Available for People with Brain Injury

Careful preparation of the disability application is crucial to obtaining appropriate benefits for people with TBI who cannot work.

Shana De Caro, Esq.

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Finances

George Visger: From Pop Warner to the NFL to the Operating Room

Retired NFL player George Visger has a Superbowl ring but he's also had nine brain surgeries.

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Finding Some Semblance of Healing

It was when her injured veteran husband said "yet," that Andrea Sawyer was truly terrified.

Vocational Issues Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Part I

Vocational Issues Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Part 1

The cognitive, communication, behavioral, sensory, physical, psycho-emotional, and social changes commonly experienced following TBI can affect a person's ability to return to work.

What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and How Does It Relate to TBI?

Learn about this uncommon form of chronic pain and the various treatments available to help.

Nathan Zasler, MD

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Headaches

Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

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How to Stop Fumbling for the Right Word After a Brain Injury

Getting a full speech-language evaluation is important when trying to solve communication issues post-TBI.

Janet Brown, MA, CCC-SLP

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Symptoms

What Does Autonomy Really Mean for a Person with a TBI?

Ron Broughton of Brookhaven Hospital talks about ways that healthcare providers can use flexibility to help their patients continue to make progress on a daily basis.

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The Kubler-Ross Stages of Grief Are Different with TBI

The Elisabeth Kubler-Ross model of grieving shows stages from denial to bargaining to acceptance. For caregivers with a loved one with TBI, these stages are not so orderly.

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People with Brain Injury Need to Be True Partners in Their Care

Healthcare professionals often talk philosophically about the importance of the holistic approach to helping people with TBI, but do their actions match their words?

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What Is TBI Rehabilitation Really Like?

Ron Broughton of Brookhaven Hospital talks about moving away from standardized rehab treatments for people with TBI and focusing on a truly individualized model.

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