Acquired Brain Injury Network Of Pennsylvania, Inc.

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TO PRINT BROCHURES

You are welcome to print and distribute free copies of any of the brochures - as long as you do not change them. There are 29, so we use colored paper to help keep things organized! If you are only printing a few, you might not want to bother with colored paper. A color is suggested for each brochure.

TO ORDER BROCHURES

You are welcome to order brochures at no charge. Contact us at info@abin-pa.org or 1-800-516-8052 or 484-751-5244.

To help increase public awareness about brain injury, you can ask us to mail brochures to your support group, hospital, library, or rehabilitation facility. Please get their permission first or have their representative contact us. You can also request brochures for information tables. 

PAMPHLET CATEGORIES

Our Organization
Living With Brain Injury
Practical Help
Road To Recovery
Community Connections
Prevention Is Best

BOCHURES: TITLES & TOPICS

OUR ORGANIZATION

<%'Organization  %> ABIN-PA: Your Partner In Brain Injury Recovery  (Buff paper.) Service Organization. Mission. Website. InfoLine. Free Monthly Newsletter. ABIN-PA E-list. Advocacy. Programs. Literature. Help Yourself By Helping Others--Get Involved!. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA. 

LIVING WITH BRAIN INJURY

Behavior   Changes In Your Loved One After Brain Injury  (Blue paper.) What is a Brain Injury? How Does Brain Injury Affect People? What Can Be Done? Have You Noticed...? (19 concerns). Could you...? (19 strategies for easier interaction). Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

CareGivers   Caregivers Are The Key To Brain Injury Recovery  (Cream paper.) Choosing to care. In the hospital. Hospital discharge. Emergency discharge. Possible problems... Your emotions. Constant adjustments. Protect yourself. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Families   Family Life Changes After Brain Injury  (Goldenrod paper.) What is a brain injury? Possible effects... Impact on Families. Where Is My Partner? I want my Mom (or Dad)! Elders can recover. Will my child recover? Caregiving 24/7. Celebrate the Journey. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA .

Overview  Brain Injury Overview For Survivors And Families  (Green paper.) Missing Signals. Cell Damage. Common Causes. Medical Treatment. Restoration. Rehabilitation. Com mon Problems. Impact on Life. Take Charge!!!. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA .

PRACTICAL HELP

Definitions   Brain Injury Definitions You May Need  (Turquoise paper.) List of 35 terms and their definitions. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Discharge Planning   Hospital Discharge After Brain Injury  (Cream paper.) Essential Role of the Discharge Planner. Assessment. Housing. Return to Work. Return to School. Care at Home. Rehabilitation--Children. Rehabilitation--Adults. Rehabilitation Services. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Finances   Financial Resources For Brain Injury Recovery  (Goldenrod paper.) Why is financial planning necessary? Possible Income. Medical Benefits. Public Benefits. Private Assets. Future Income. Sources of Information. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Medication List   Your Medication Record  (Pink paper.) Space for information about 9 prescriptions. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Telephone List   Phone Numbers & Email Addresses  (Buff paper.) Space for 30 entries for categories like Hospital, Family Doctor, Insurance, etc. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

ROAD TO RECOVERY

Behavioral Health   Behavioral Health And Brain Injury Recovery  (Orchid paper.) Brain injury. Precipitating events. Link to behavioral health. Recovery. Effects of brain damage. Psychosocial factors. Comparison. Treating professionals. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Brain Plasticity   Brain Plasticity Directs Brain Injury Recovery  (Ivory paper.) Brain injury. Typical events. Recovery. Functional damage. Treating professionals. How do we recover? Promoting recovery. Harness your passion. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Catastrophic Stress Reactions    Catastrophic Stress Reactions: Who, What, Where, When & Why  (Gray paper.) Who. What. Where. When. Why. Monitoring Effort. Pacing the Day, Week. Signaling & Soothing. Avoid Discussion. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Employment   Employment After Brain Injury  (Green paper.) Brain Injury is Common. Possible Causes. Possible Effects. Returning to Work. Ask your employer to: (24 suggestions). Employer Resources. Employer Incentives (5 incentives). Employee Resources (4 resources). Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Holistic Options   Holistic Healing Options For Brain Injury Recovery  (Lilac paper.) Holistic Healing. Healing Strategies and Medical Care. A Few Holistic Options. Hyperbaric Oxygen. Homeopathy. Learn About Options in Holistic Healing. Questions to Ask a Practioner. Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA. 

Intellectual Disabilities   Intellectual Disabilities And Brain Injury Recovery  (Ivory paper.) Who is considered intellectually disabled? What are the causes of intellectual disability? What resources are open to a child with low IQ due to a brain injury? Assess the need for rehabilitation. Long term problems from brain injury. Juvenile justice. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA. 

New Lives   Building A New Life After Brain Injury  (Pink paper.) You Are Not Alone. Make New Friends. Educate Yourself. Get Help. Use Your Interests! Aim High. Never Give Up. That 18 Month Limit?. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Recovery Milestones   Milestones In Recovery Guide Brain Injury Rehabilitation  (Tan paper.) Background. How the brain heals. What are "milestones"? Neural networks. Brain injury milestones (7 milestones). Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Recovery Tips   Brain Injury Recovery Tips & Strategies For Survivors  (Ivory paper.) Choosing your helpers. What skills are needed? What Help is Needed? Signs of Success. Maximize Your Success. Progress is Slow. Conflicting Opinions. Materials for Providers. What is Recovery? Novelty, intent, passion, Your attitude is the key. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Treatment Protocol   Treatment Protocol For Brain Injury Recovery  (Lilac paper.) Hospital partners. Assessment. Treatment. Coordination. Financial and legal. Independent living. Children. Alternatives. USE YOUR OBSTACLES AS YOUR STEPPING STONES! Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.  

Veterans   Veterans Recovering From Brain Injury   (Blue paper.) Frequency. What is a brain injury? Who can diagnose? Some cognitive effects. Some physical effects. Some behavioral effects. Tips for recovery (8 tips). Family Advocacy. Support Groups. Substance abuse linked. Hyperbaric Oxygen. Recovery Path. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Attorneys & Judges   When Defendants Are Brain Injury Survivors  (Gray paper.) What is a brain injury? County system missing. Rehabilitation required. Statistics. Prisons as warehouses. Diversion--PHIP Program. Accommodations. Special concerns. Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links). Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Correction Officers   Criminal Justice And Brain Injury Survivors  (Gray paper.) What is a brain injury? Any impact on your job? Divert into treatment. Are there physical signs (15 signs)? Any behavioral signs (20 signs)? Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Strategies to promote cooperation... (16 strategies).

Customers   Serving Clients, Customers, Parishioners, And Patients Who Are Recovering From Brain Injury  (Orchid paper.) Have you ever noticed signs of brain injury in those you serve? (20 signs listed). What is a Brain Injury? What will you notice as you relate to this person? Tips for remaining calm and helpful (20 tips listed). Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Domestic Violence   Domestic Violence Victims And Abusers With Brain Injury  (Tan paper.) Domestic abuse often causes brain injury. Many domestic abusers had a prior brain injury. Long term disability up after 'second hit.' Signs of brain injury. Complaints after injury. Long term effects... Create an action plan. PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

General   Everybody Knows Somebody With A Brain Injury  (Cream paper.) Brain Injury is everywhere! What is a brain injury? What are some causes? What are some effects? What are some signs? You Can Help! (20 ways). Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA .

Teachers   Teaching Students During Recovery From Brain Injury   (Turquoise paper.) Brain injury. Precipitating events. School notification. Recovery. Effects of brain damage. BrainSTEPS Teams. Examples of differences from other disabilities. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

PREVENTION IS BEST

Athletes   Student Athletes & Pennsylvania's New Law On Concussion  (Tan paper.) The 'Second Hit.' SB 200--Safety in Youth Sports Act--July 1, 2012. Pennsylvania schools gear up for compliance with the Safety in Youth Sports Act. Heads Up online CDC training. Recovery time needed. Assess the need for rehabilitation. Long term problems from concussion. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Seniors   Prevent Falls To Protect Seniors From Brain Injury  (Goldenrod paper.) What is a brain injury? Some cognitive effects. Some behavorial effects. Some physical effects. Falls lead to brain injury! Prevent falls at home! (10 ways). Keep yourself safe! (4 ways). Get good care. Tips for recovery (12 tips). More information. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

Suicide   Suicide Prevention After Brain Injury (Orchid paper.) Signs of suicide risk are common after brain injury. The risk of death by suicide is higher after brain injury. Some myths of suicide. Preventive measures. Warning signs indicating the need for immediate help. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. If someone is suicidal. Factors which decrease the risk of suicide. Rehabilitation restores hope and problem solving. Brain Injury & Disability Resources (phone numbers & web links). Contact ABIN-PA.

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