Acquired Brain Injury Network Of Pennsylvania, Inc.

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TO PRINT PAMPHLETS

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TO ORDER PAMPHLETS

You are welcome to order pamphlets at no charge. Email us at info@abin-pa.org or call 1-800-516-8052 and someone will contact you.

To help us increase public awareness about brain injury, you can ask us to mail pamphlets to your support group, hospital, library, or rehabilitation facility. Please get their permission first and have their contact person call us at 1-800-516-8052. You can also request pamphlets for information tables. 

PAMPHLET CATEGORIES

The Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania
The Place to Start
Family Concerns
Rehabilitation
Recovering
Community
Criminal Justice: Victims and Offenders

LIST OF PAMPHLETS

The Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania

Organization   ABIN-PA Services  (Buff paper.) Organization. Mission. Website. Yahoo E-list. Monthly Newsletter. InfoLine. Advocacy. Programs. Donations. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links). 

The Place to Start

Basics  Brain Injury Basics  (Green paper.) Missing Signals. Cell Damage. Common Causes. Medical Treatment. Restoration. Rehabilitation. Common Problems. Impact on Life. Take Charge!!!. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Basics   Everybody Knows Somebody With A Brain Injury  (Cream paper.) Brain Injury is everywhere! What is a brain injury? What are the causes. What are the effects? What are the signs? You Can Help! (20 strategies). Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Finances   Financial Planning After Brain Injury  (Orchid paper.) Why is financial planning necessary? Possible Income. Medical Benefits. Public Benefits. Private Assets. Future Income. Sources of Information. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Medication List   Medication Record: Share With Your Doctors & Pharmacists  (Pink paper.) Space for information about 9 prescriptions. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Suicide   Reducing Suicide Risk After Brain Injury (Salmon paper.) Signs of suicide risk 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. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Telephone List   Personal Phone Numbers  (Buff paper.) Space for 36 entries with categories like Hospital, Family Doctor, Insurance, etc. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Terms   Brain Injury Definitions  (Turquoise paper.) List of 35 terms and their definitions. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Family Concerns

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). Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Roles   Helping Families Adjust To Brain Injury  (Goldenrod paper.) What is a brain injury? Possible changes.... Effect on Families. Partner Issues. Parenting Issues. Older Adult Issues. Children's Issues. Caretaker Issues. Celebrate the Journey. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Seniors   Seniors 75+ Highest Brain Injury Rate: Action Plan Required  (Blue paper.) Frequency. What is a brain injury? Who can diagnose? Cognitive Impact ...? Physical impact...? Behavorial impact...? Tips for recovery (13 tips). Special concerns - talk to your doctor! Prevent home falls to cut the senior rate of brain injuries in half (10 ways)! More information. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Veterans   Veterans & Families Overview Of Brain Injury   (Blue paper.) Frequency. What is a brain injury? Who can diagnose? What cognitive problems may follow TBI? What physical problems may follow TBI? What behavioral problems may follow TBI? Tips for Recovery (8 tips). Family Advocacy. Support Groups. Substance Abuse. Hyperbaric Oxygen. Recovery Path. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Rehabilitation

Discharge Planning   Discharge Planning Begins With Admission  (Buff paper.) Essential Role of the Discharge Planner. Assessment. Housing. Return to Work. Return to School. Care at Home. Rehabilitation--Children. Rehabilitation--Adults. Rehabilitation Services. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Providers   Rehabilitate Your Brain: Tips And Strategies  (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. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Rehabilitation   Arranging Rehabilitation For Children And Adults  (Lilac paper.) Hospital partners. Assessment. Treatment. Coordination. Financial & legal. Independent living. Children. Restoration. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).  

State Funded Programs   Status Of Brain Injury In Public Programs For Children and Adults  (Buff paper.) General Guidance. Behavioral Health. CHIP for Children. Criminal Justice. Head Injury Program. Intellectual Disabilities. Juvenile Justice. Medical Assistance--MA. School. Social Security. Substance Abuse. Waiver--COMMCARE. Waiver--OBRA. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links). 

Recovering

Alternatives   Holistic Healing For Brain Injury Survivors  (Lilac paper.) Holistic Healing. Healing Strategies and Medical Care. A Few Holistic Options (list of 45). Hyperbaric Oxygen. Homeopathy. Learn About Options in Holistic Healing. Questions to Ask a Practioner. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links). 

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. Volunteer. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Community

Customers   Helping Customers Affected By A Stroke Or Other Brain Injury  (Buff paper.) Have you ever noticed signs of brain injury in any of your Customers? (20 signs listed). What is a Brain Injury? Does your Customer have special needs as a result? Simple strategies for helping your Customer (20 strategies listed). Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Employment   Returning To Work After Brain Injury  (Blue paper.) Brain Injury is Common. Possible Causes. Possible Effects. Returning to Work. Strategies for Success (24 strategies). Employer Resources. Employer Incentives. Employee Resources. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Sports Safety   Sports Concussion: The Risk Of A Lifetime  (Tan paper.) The "Second Hit." Action Plan. Signs - One or More (Observed by others). Symptoms - One or More (Reported by athlete). Concussion Sequelae (Possible Long Term Effects). Safe Return to Play. On-Field Wallet Cards for Coaches, Staff, Players & Parents (three sources). Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links). 

Criminal Justice: Victims and Offenders

Police   Police And Corrections Officers: Brain Injury Tips & Strategies  (Grey 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)? Strategies to promote cooperation... Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Domestic Violence   Brain Injury Basics For Domestic Violence Staff  (Tan paper.) Domestic abuse often causes a brain injury. Many domestic abusers had a prior brain injury. Long term disability increases after "second hit." Signs of brain injury. Complaints after injury. Long term effects. Create an action plan. PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

Prisons   Judges & Attorneys: Brain Injury Diversion or Prision Accomodations  (Grey paper.) Prisons as Warehouses. Neurophysiology. Rehabilitation uncommon. Impact on prisions. Diversion. Accommodations. Special concerns. Brochures to Order or Print from the Website, Brain Injury Resources (phone numbers & web links).

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