Being a Caregiver
The Simple Act of Decluttering
Even now, one of my greatest struggles is with chaos of any kind. Large crowds, too many people talking at once in a small space, too much happening within my field of vision, chaos in […]
Year: 2021
Being a Caregiver
Life After Being a Caregiver
My time as a caregiver came to an abrupt, but not unexpected, end late in the evening on July 18, 2020. I haven’t really posted on this aspect of my life for a while now, […]
TBI Support
5 Years into My TBI Journey
It was five years ago today that I woke in a hospital bandaged, confused, with my life forever changed. I’ve beaten the odds. There is a CDC publication showing statistics for typical outcomes after a […]
Being a Caregiver
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Risk Reduction for Brain Injury Survivors
Many scientific studies have shown clear links to brain injury and the development of dementia. The MIND diet is a way of eating intended to slow the decline of brain health as we age as […]
TBI Support
TBI: These Last Two Years
Many brain injury survivors may have similar outcomes, but the full impact is completely unique for each of us. As I read back through my posts over these last couple of years, I’m reminded just […]
TBI Support
The Value of Giving Fair Warning
Something that both brain injury survivors and their loved ones learn all too quickly; when our brains are tired, we can’t process well and lose our ability to communicate effectively. There are times when my […]
TBI Support
Little Things that can Make a Big Difference
For those of use with a brain injury, each day brings new challenges. Brain injury can affect not only how we function, but also how we feel. I’m four and a half years into this […]