Brain Injury Association of DC (BIADC)

06/21/2019

I invite YOU to be a part of my Book Club!!! I have read SO many amazing books in the TBI realm -- from fiction to memoirs to practical guides written by

06/21/2019

CAREGIVERS and TBI Survivors take note: The July 17th meeting of the BIADC/NRH support group will be holding concurrent sessions - the topic "Maintaining a sense of self" will be addressed in separate groups for Caregiver and Survivors. We don't often have the luxury of splitting the group so those of you in the DC Metropolitan area we hope you will be able to join us.

06/21/2019

It is amazing to me that it was 10 years ago that the BIADC held its first Brain Injury Support Group up on 3 East at the National Rehabilitation hospital! Some of those first participants still attend, 119 meetings later (only 2 snow day cancellations in all that time)! Thank you everyone who helped us start back then and who continue to attend and support this group of wonderful survivors, families and friends.

01/17/2016

My name is Paul Barrett and I am a brain injury survivor living in England. Here in England most people who have had TBIs (and our families) find it hard or even impossible to get relevant effective help at the right time. Is it like that in the US as well?

I strongly want to put the word out, and compare how things are in our countries – putting forward survivors' and families' viewpoints.

I have been asked to talk about survivors' viewpoints at a world congress of brain injury rehab and I am hoping you can help to express survivors' perspectives, internationally. These questions are about cognitive rehab, being just one important area to focus on. Here is the link to the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PMGSS9J
In addition, I would be very happy to receive any comments, questions, and ideas from your group's members and from you.

Yours truly,

Paul Barrett
(Severe TBI in 1991, doing very well now after a gap in time.)

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01/04/2016

FYI! BIADC will have a table at this coming weekend's NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo down at the DC Convention Center, accessible by Metro at the Mt. Vernon Station. The hours for the Expo are from 9-5 on both Saturday and Sunday.

The expo offers a lot of tips on healthy eating, exercise activities and many booths have items they give away. More information on the Expo can be found at this link and our booth will be number 2135 - just behind the Changing Minds pavilion!

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/NBC4-Health-and-Fitness-Expo-Wellness-Yoga-Changing-Minds-264795981.html

oin us Jan. 10 and 11, 2015 at the Washington Convention Center

12/22/2015

As Morning Edition examines the dangers of concussions, David Greene talks to football analyst Jim Trotter about Junior Seau....Check out their conversation at: http://www.npr.org/2015/12/22/460656805/junior-seaus-su***de-helped-to-make-concussions-in-football-a-national-issue?ft=nprml&f=2,3,46

As Morning Edition examines the dangers of concussions, David Greene talks to football analyst Jim Trotter about Junior Seau. The NFL star's 2012 su***de elevated the issue of concussions.

12/18/2015

12/14/2015

Hope to see you at our potluck Holiday Party this Wednesday at 5:30PM in the MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital ground floor atrium! (Let us know if we should expect you!!)

In the meantime, here's an article about holiday stress (so apt, isn't it!): http://www.brainline.org/content/2009/12/ask-the-expert-enjoying-the-holidays-after-brain-injury.html

Adjusting routines and expectations after a loved one's brain injury.

12/09/2015

FYI BIADC Community:

“Winter Special Event” THIS Sat. Dec 12th in D.C. from 10AM to 4PM. Hope BIADC can attend, please let others know about this FREE event, FREE lunch.

Keynote is IPads and other tablets to help any brain injury or stroke survivor.

Have credentialed speaker Joan Green presenting from Innovative Speech Therapy. Afternoon program is hearing from survivors and caregivers.RSVP is still open until Thursday.

RSVP by phone to leave message on MCSA’s helpline. 301- 681-6272 with your name and phone number only.

https://www.innovativespeech.com/keynote-presentation-for-montgomery-county-storke-assocation-special-event-2015-12-12

11/06/2015

Congratulations to Brainline Military! We hope that this grant enables you to reach even more survivors in our community. You can read more at: http://bobwoodrufffoundation.org/bob-woodruff-foundation-announces-fall-grants/

http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/

10/06/2015

Hope to see caregivers of TBI/Stroke survivors today at the NRH Caregiver Support Group, today from 6:30-8PM. Survivors can workout for free at the NRH Adaptive Fitness class during this meeting.

For more info and who to contact to RSVP: http://www.medstarnrh.org/for-patients/patients-and-visitors/support-groups/ ={}

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09/16/2015

Just an FYI, for those looking for housing resources, this may be a helpful phone app for you: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2015/HUDNo_15-106

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today unveiled the HUD Resource Locator – an innovative mobile app and website to further expand and enhance traditional HUD customer service. The resource locator will offer real-time HUD housing information at the fingertips of peo…

09/15/2015

Check it out! Neurorestorative posted their newest info. video for TBI survivors on TBI and memory: https://youtu.be/NAORviafODQ

How does brain injury affect memory? Learn about memory impairment following brain injury in this video featuring NeuroRestorative’s Tori Harding. Following ...

09/15/2015

September is National Preparedness Month! Being prepared for natural disaster when disabled is an especial challenge, check out a few tips here: http://hsema.dc.gov/page/planning-seniors-and-disabled

Each person's needs and abilities are unique, but every individual can take important steps to prepare for all hazards and put plans in place. By evaluating your own personal needs and making an emergency plan, you can be better prepared for any situation.

09/08/2015

After a holiday, it's always nice to think of other ways that we can help each other cope with the "everyday": http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amy-zellmer/10-ways-you-can-help-a-loved-one-cope-with-their-traumatic-brain-injury_b_7957926.html

Don't take any of it personally, we are dealing with a very difficult injury, not to mention a complete change in our personality. Just know that you are doing the best you can for them and that they appreciate you no matter how they may react.

09/01/2015

Another newsflash from BIAMD that I wanted to share with you, a new movie coming out about concussions in the NFL starring Will Smith: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2015/08/31/concussion-movie-bad-nfl--smith-alec-baldwin/71468796/

Will Smith, Alec Baldwin take concussion debate mainstream in movie opening on Christmas Day

08/31/2015

Happy Monday! Thought I'd help Ms. Ali Wallace, a young TBI survivor, and Miss America contestant, with spreading her message. Here's a snippet: "When conversations of brain injuries come up, I want it to be general knowledge of how serious and complex the injury is. No two brains heal alike, and it's not like a bone where the standard recovery time is 4-6 weeks..."

Check out the full article on: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amy-zellmer/miss-america-contestant-i_b_8049084.html

I had the pleasure of chatting with Ali Wallace, currently Miss Oregon. Early September she will head to Atlantic City to compete in the Miss America Pageant. Ali is a beautiful, smart, young woman who also happens to have an invisible injury that she struggles with every day -- a traumatic brain in…

08/27/2015

5 Things every TBI survivor wants you to understand - I'm sure there are a few more to share, leave a comment on one that you'd like others to understand!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amy-zellmer/5-things-every-tbi-survivor-wants-you-to-understand_b_6800984.html

Every single thing we do, whether physical or mental, takes a toll on our brain. The more we use it, the more it needs to rest. If we go out to a crowded restaurant with a lot of noise and stimulation, we may simply get overloaded and need to go home and rest. Even reading or watching tv causes our…