March 2009
Posts published in March 2009
Long Term Care Insurance
Date: 3/31/2009 7:21 PM One option for addressing the high costs of long-term care is to buy an insurance policy. Policies can cover the cost of hiring someone to help the recipient with in-home cleaning, cooking, bathing and dressing. Coverage may also include assisted living in a facility outside the home or could include nursing ...
Natasha Richardson Details Reviewed
Perhaps no story impacting brain injury has impacted the public’s consciousness more than that of Natasha Richardson. I could write on this from dozens of angles and perhaps will in the coming months. The best news story (as opposed to commentary) on her injury and subsequent death is at the below link on the Global ...
CDC Finding re: Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
One of the most difficult to answer and unfortunately way to often asked questions on our 800 number is about coma prognosis and treatment. A study cited on the Center for Disease Control’s website (CDC) discusses new research in this area. With the Natasha Richardson seemingly mild brain injury that turned deadly, these findings become ...
Air Force unveils brain injury clinic in Alaska
Date: 3/19/2009 By RACHEL D’OROAssociated Press Writer ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AP) — Behind Dan DeRosa’s smiling face lurks a dull headache that never goes away. He suffers from memory lapses and hears a shrill ringing in his ears akin to the lingering squeal of a heavy metal concert. These are some of the ...
Williamsburg, VA: TBI Conference announcement
We are pleased to announce the 32nd annual professionals’ conference on Rehabilitation of the adult and child with traumatic brain injury: Practical solutions to real world problems to be held June 4-5 in Williamsburg, Virginia (USA). The conference will feature presentations relating to innovation and technology, and clinical research from the NIDRR-funded TBI Model Systems ...
Letter to waiting.com
Mr. Johnson, My name is Teri Curington and I am finishing my graduate work this semester at The University of Texas at Tyler’s College of Nursing. I have worked in the field of ER medicine and neurological intensive care, working with patients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, among other severe neurological injuries. The purpose ...
Better brain trauma testing urged for those at war
Date: 3/12/2009 6:14 PM By KIMBERLY HEFLINGAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of doctors and scientists said Thursday the U.S. needs to devise a uniform test for traumatic brain injury to be performed on all troops who are exposed to a blast or other violent event in wartime. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is ...
America’s VetDogs: Four-legged Therapy for Soldiers
In our firm we are confirmed believers in the benefit of canine companions. Our paralegal, Jayne, and her dog, Magic, recently completed their therapy dog certification and are well on their way to helping brighten up the days of nursing home residents in their area. Therapy dogs provide many services throughout our country. They visit ...
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