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• The Brain
  • Overview of the Brain
  • Anatomy of the Brain
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  • What is Traumatic Brain Injury?
• Mild TBI
  • Mild TBI/Concussion Overview
  • Coup-Contrecoup
  • TBI in Combat
  • Symptoms of Mild TBI/Concussion
  • Long Term Effects of Mild TBI/Concussion
  • Diagnosing Mild TBI/Concussion
    • Classifications of TBI
    • Mild TBI/Concussion Diagnosis
    • Military Acute Concussion Evaluation (MACE)
    • Imaging Tests
    • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Treatment
  • Reassessment/Follow-up Care
• Moderate to Severe TBI
  • Moderate to Severe TBI Overview
  • Causes of TBI
  • Types of Brain Injuries
    • Penetrating Injuries
    • Blast Injuries
  • Injuries Associated with Moderate to Severe TBI
    • Skull Fractures
    • Contusion
    • Ocular/Eye Injuries
  • Secondary Complications
    • Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
    • Hypoxia
    • Anoxia
    • Hypotension
    • Seizures
  • Physical Changes Resulting from TBI
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Epidural Hematoma
    • Intracerebral Hematoma
    • Diffuse Axonal Injuries (DAI)
  • Symptoms of Moderate to Severe TBI
  • Potential Effects of Moderate to Severe TBI
  • Diagnosing Moderate to Severe TBI
    • TBI Diagnosis
    • Rancho Los Amigos Scale of Cognitive Functioning
    • Post Deployment Health Assessment (PDHA)
  • Treatment Stages of Moderate to Severe TBI
    • Immediate Treatment
    • Treating Intracranial Pressure
    • Intermediate TBI Treatment
    • Rehabilitation
    • Transitional Treatment
    • TBI Medication Chart
  • TBI Providers
  • Long Term Effects of Moderate to Severe TBI
    • Life Challenges
    • Disabilities
• The Caregiver's Journey
  • Caregiver's Program Introduction
  • Session One
    • Starting Your Caregiving Journey
    • Personalized Web Pages
    • Managing Physical Effects of TBI
      • Headache Discussion
      • Sleeping Patterns Discussion
      • Fatigue Discussion
      • Dizziness Discussion
    • Physical Effects
      • Headaches
      • Sleep Changes
      • Fatigue/Loss of Stamina
      • Dizziness
      • Balance Problems
      • Sensory Changes
      • Spasticity
      • Hemiparesis, Hemiplegia
      • Bladder/Bowel Changes
      • Swallowing/Appetite & Weight
      • Visual Spatial Problems
      • Apraxia
      • Seizures
      • Heterotrophic Ossification
  • Session Two
    • Managing Cognitive Effects of TBI
    • Cognitive Effects Defined
    • Neuropsychological Evaluation
    • Common Cognitive Effects
      • Confusion
      • Speed of Processing
      • Attention Problems
      • Memory
      • Planning and Organization
      • Decision Making and Problem Solving
      • Confabulation
    • Memory Compensation
      • Compensation Strategies
      • Cueing
      • 5W Strategy
      • Feedback
      • Problem Solving
      • Problem Solving Worksheet
      • Communication Effects Overview
    • Communication Effects
      • Not Speaking Clearly
      • Starting Conversation
      • Word Finding
      • Following Conversation
      • Reading Comprehension
      • Dysarthria
      • Interrupting
      • Topic Selection
      • Writing
      • Nonverbal Communication
    • Behavioral Effects
      • Behavioral and Emotional Effects Overview
      • Frustration, Anger/Aggressiveness
      • Impulsivity/Self-Control
      • Poor Judgment
      • Lack of Initiation
      • Repetitive Behaviors
      • Social Skills
      • Sexual Behavior
      • Self-Awareness
    • Emotional Effects
      • Depression
      • Anxiety
      • Mood Swings
      • Self-Esteem
    • Getting Organized
      • Organizing Records
      • Organizing Information
      • Paying Bills
      • Medication Log
    • Planning for the Future
      • Legal Issues
      • Guardianship
      • Power of Attorney
      • Medical Power of Attorney
      • Living Will
      • Wills
      • Trusts
      • My Legal Documents
      • Military Resources
  • Session Three
    • Becoming an Advocate
    • How to Advocate
      • To the Health Care Team
      • To Employers
      • To the Community
      • To Policy Makers
      • Speaking Up for Your Family Member
    • Taking Care of Yourself
      • Your Emotional Health
      • Coping With Caregiver Challenges
      • Your Physical Health
      • Problem Solving
      • Stress Busters
      • Caregiver Self-Assessment
    • Problem Solving
  • Session Four
    • Helping Your Children Cope
      • Tips for Helping Children Cope
      • Helping Children PDF
    • Telling Your Children About TBI
      • Communicating with Your Child
      • Building Family Ties
    • Addressing Family Needs
      • Preserving Marriage or Relationship
      • Other Ways TBI May Affect the Family
  • Session Five
    • Preparing for the Transition to Home
      • Before the Transition
      • Assistive Devices
    • Transitioning Home
      • Sample Master Schedule
      • How Do I Manage Medications?
    • Getting Help with Caregiving
      • Organizing Caregiving Help
      • How to Ask for Help
      • Coordinating Your Home Care Team
      • Time Management
      • Time Off/Respite Care
      • Home Healthcare
      • Team Volunteer Form
      • Healthcare Team Contact Information
      • Caregiver Support Worksheet
      • What to do if Caregiving is too much?
      • Residential Care Information
  • Session Six
    • Moving Forward
      • Ongoing Recovery
      • What to Expect
      • Safety Tips
      • Driving
      • Alcohol and Drug Use
      • Avoiding Another TBI
      • Home Safety Checklist
    • Addressing Everyday Issues
      • Family and Medical Leave Act
      • Public Benefits
    • Finding a Job
      • Balancing Work and Caregiving
      • Getting Help
      • Operation IMPACT
      • Federal Civil Service
    • Hope for the Future
      • Finding Meaning in Caregiving
• Personal Journeys
  • Patient Journeys
    • Chuck Clamon
    • Matthew James
    • Michael Welsh
    • Ted Wade
    • Scott Lilley
  • Caregiver Journeys
    • Allison Vetzel
    • Sarah Wade
    • Susan Welsh
    • Shannon Mormann
    • Mary Dojcak
• Resource Center
  • The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC)
  • A Head for the Future
  • For Caregivers
    • Caregiver Guides - Printable
    • Journal Templates
    • Downloads
    • Caregiver Tips
    • FCC Distribution Report
    • Caregiver FAQs
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