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Caregiving Your spouse Following A Brain Injury

With a brain injury, and possibly physical injuries, the injured person may be a shell of who he/she once was.  Because of this, caregivers often become ‘married widows’ because of the loss of the relationship they had prior to the injury.  They may no longer have an equal partner.  With the many changes in their [...]

The Importance of Support Groups for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury

-  Encouragement is given to assist members in achieving their rehabilitation goals.
-  Members are encouraged not to give up when the going is tough and when things do not come easily.
-  There will be assistance in helping a brain injured person acknowledge their losses and to move on with their new life.
-  Members share their [...]

Brain Injuries and Substance Abuse

I first became aware that my partner was drinking when, on several occasions, I came home and realized he was slurring his words.  He initially denied that he had been drinking.  In spite of reminding him of the harmful effects of alcohol, his behavior has continued to escalate.  And as a result, his poor judgment has [...]