Expert neurologists diagnose & treat neurologic disorders using advanced techniques like EMG & lumbar puncture for optimal health ABI TBI Brain Injury W HAT IS NEUROLOGY? WHAT IS A NEUROLOGIST? A neurologist can help with brain injury recovery by providing a diagnosis, developing a treatment plan, and coordinating care. This may include prescribing medications to manage symptoms, providing referrals for physical, occupational, or speech therapy, and monitoring progress over time. They may also order imaging studies such as CT or MRI scans, to help understand the extent of the injury and plan treatment. Additionally, they may also provide guidance on lifestyle modifications, such as diet and exercise, that can help optimize recovery. There are several ways to find a neurologist, including: Ask your primary care physician for a referral: Your primary care doctor may be able to recommend a neurologist who is well-suited to your needs. Search online directories: Many professional medical organizations, such as the American Academy of Neurology, have online directories of neurologists in your area. Check with your insurance provider: Your insurance provider may have a list of in-network neurologists that you can choose from. Check with your local hospital or medical center: Many hospitals and medical centers have neurologists on staff, who may be able to provide a referral. Search online review sites: you can check online review sites such as Yelp, Healthgrades, or Google reviews to see the feedback from other patients. It is important to note that it is always good to verify the credentials of the neurologist, such as education, training, and certification. ABI Resources team members take directives from Neurologists. Neurology is the branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. A doctor who specializes in neurology is called a neurologist. The neurologist treats disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as: Central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord Peripheral nervous system: all other neural elements, such as eyes, ears, skin, and other "sensory receptors" Cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy Spinal cord disorders Speech and language disorders Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis Headache disorders Infections of the brain and peripheral nervous system Movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) Because the nervous system is complex, a neurologist may specialize in a specific area. There are many subspecialties. Some examples of subspecialties include: headache medicine neuromuscular medicine neurocritical care neuro-oncology geriatric neurology autonomic disorders vascular (stroke care) child neurology intervention neuroradiology epilepsy Neurologists do not perform surgery. If one of their patients requires surgery, they refer them to a neurosurgeon. In the realm of internal medicine, the field of neurology holds a critical position, tasked with the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders which may affect the nervous system and peripheral nerves. After many years of medical school, followed by specialized training, neurologists become experts in understanding the electrical activity in the brain, and how this can impact various functions of the body such as muscle strength. When a patient is suspected of having a disorder of the nervous system, an appointment with a neurologist is often arranged. During this consultation, the neurologist may propose a range of diagnostic tests, such as a lumbar puncture or electromyography (EMG). A lumbar puncture, often known as a spinal tap, can help detect conditions like meningitis or multiple sclerosis, while an EMG is used to analyze the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles, providing vital data on the health of these muscles and the nerve cells that control them. Ultimately, neurologists diagnose and treat conditions by assessing symptoms, understanding the underlying electrical activity, and studying the physical manifestations of these disorders. Their work is instrumental in managing a range of neurologic disorders and ensuring patients can achieve the best possible quality of life. Connecticut Home Healthcare Service s

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Discover the signs and symptoms of CT brain injury at our Connecticut home health care service. Find the support you need to navigate recovery. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Concussion? Most people with a concussion recover well from symptoms experienced at the time of the injury. But for some people, symptoms can last for days, weeks, or longer. In general, recovery may be slower among older adults, young children, and teens. Those who have had a concussion in the past are also at risk of having another one. Some people may also find that it takes longer to recover if they have another concussion. Symptoms of concussion usually fall into four categories: Thinking/ Remembering Physical Emotional / Mood Sleep Difficulty thinking clear headache Fuzzy or blurry vision Irritability Sleeping more than usual Feeling slowed down nausea or vomiting (early on) Dizziness Sadness Sleep less than usual Difficulty concentrating Sensitivity to noise or light Balance problems More emotional Trouble falling asleep Difficulty remembering new information Feeling tired, having no energy Nervousness or anxiety Some of these symptoms may appear right away. Others may not be noticed for days or months after the injury, or until the person resumes their everyday life. Sometimes, people do not recognize or admit that they are having problems. Others may not understand their problems and how the symptoms they are experiencing impact their daily activities. The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be difficult to sort out. Early on, problems may be overlooked by the person with the concussion, family members, or doctors. People may look fine even though they are acting or feeling differently. See Getting Better , for tips to help aid your recovery after a concussion. When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention Danger Signs in Adults In rare cases, a person with a concussion may form a dangerous blood clot that crowds the brain against the skull. Contact your health care professional or emergency department right away if you experience these danger signs after a bump, blow, or jolt to your head or body: Headache that gets worse and does not go away. Weakness, numbness or decreased coordination. Repeated vomiting or nausea. Slurred speech. The people checking on you should take you to an emergency department right away if you: Look very drowsy or cannot wake up. Have one pupil (the black part in the middle of the eye) larger than the other. Have convulsions or seizures. Cannot recognize people or places. Are getting more and more confused, restless, or agitated. Have unusual behavior. Lose consciousness. Danger Signs in Children Take your child to the emergency department right away if they received a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, and: Have any of the danger signs for adults listed above. Will not stop crying and are inconsolable. Will not nurse or eat. Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention References Taylor CA, Bell JM, Breiding MJ, Xu L. Traumatic Brain Injury–Related Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths — United States, 2007 and 2013 . MMWR Surveill Summ 2017;66(No. SS-9):1–16. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.ss6609a1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Report to Congress on mild traumatic brain injury in the United States: steps to prevent a serious public health problem. Atlanta (GA): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2003. Coronado VG, Haileyesus T, Cheng TA, Bell JM, Haarbauer-Krupa J, Lionbarger MR, Flores-Herrera J, McGuire LC, Gilchrist J. Trends in sports- and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries treated in US emergency departments: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System-All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP) 2001-2012 . J Head Trauma Rehabil 2015; 30 (3): 185–197.

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ABI Resources is a Connecticut-based organization providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and support for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). We specialize in ABI Waiver and MFP CT programs, helping our clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CI CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CIVIL RIGHTS FREEDOM OF CHOICE HOME SUPPORTED LIVING COMMUNITY CARE CCCI SWCAA WCAAA HTTPS:WWW.CTBRAININJURY.COM CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CI CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CIVIL RIGHTS FREEDOM OF CHOICE HOME SUPPORTED LIVING COMMUNITY CARE CCCI SWCAA WCAAA HTTPS:WWW.CTBRAININJURY.COM CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CI CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CIVIL RIGHTS FREEDOM OF CHOICE HOME SUPPORTED LIVING COMMUNITY CARE CCCI SWCAA WCAAA HTTPS:WWW.CTBRAININJURY.COM CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CI CONNECTICUT THERAPY BEHAVIORIST CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MFP ABI WAIVER PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS CIVIL RIGHTS FREEDOM OF CHOICE HOME SUPPORTED LIVING COMMUNITY CARE CCCI SWCAA WCAAA HTTPS:WWW.CTBRAININJURY.COM 1/9 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ABI WAIVER PROVIDER MANUAL COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PROGRAMS SERVICE DESCRIPTION Individual interventions designed to decrease the individual’s severe maladaptive behaviors which jeopardize his or her ability to remain integrated in the community. Services include: comprehensive assessment of deficient cognition and maladaptive behavior(s); development of a structured cognitive/behavioral intervention plan, which has as its primary focus the teaching of socially appropriate behaviors; the elimination of maladaptive behaviors through the development and implementation of cognitive compensatory strategies; implementation of the plan; on-going or periodic supervision of the waiver participant, family members and caregivers concerning treatment regiments, cognitive and behavioral strategies and interventions and use of equipment specified in the plan of care; periodic reassessment of the plan; assistance to providers in implementing participant-specific interventions. This service is performed within the context of the individual’s person-centered team, in concert with the DSS social worker who acts as administrative case manager. Cognitive/behavioral programs may be provided in the individual’s home or in the community in order to reinforce the training in a real-life situation.

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FAMILY CAREGIVERS - CONNECTICUT - CT BRAIN INJURY COMMUNITY SERVICES - ABI TBI Did you know? About 44.4 million persons in the U.S. are family caregivers 46 is the average age of a family caregiver 61% of family caregivers are women 4.3 is the average length of time (in years) that family caregivers provide care 59% of family caregivers are employed SOURCE: Caregiving in The U.S., National Alliance for Caregiving & AARP, Funded by the MetLife Foundation and the Mature Market Institute® Approximately 22.9 million households provide unpaid care to an adult family member or friend who is age 18 and older. On average, family caregivers provide 21 hours of care per week. This “free” care, however, is not without cost; many family caregivers feel isolated, stressed by balancing work, family, and caregiving, and perhaps even depressed. The value of family caregiving to society has been estimated to be $306 billion annually. Nearly 60% of those caring for an adult over age 50 are working, the majority of them full time. In the past, responsibilities for caregiving almost exclusively belonged to women, but currently about 39% of caregivers are men. SOURCE: Study by the Mature Market Institute® and National Alliance for Caregiving in cooperation with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging In one important study done by the Mature Market Institute, those surveyed said they made at least one formal adjustment to their work schedule as a result of caring for a partner or other family member: 16% quit their job 20% cut back to part-time 22% took a leave of absence Respondents also stated that caregiving affected their ability to advance on the job: 29% passed up a promotion, training or assignment 25% passed up an opportunity for job transfer or Job relocation 22% were unable to acquire new job skills SOURCE: Findings from a National Study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the National Center on Women and Aging at Brandeis University; Findings collected and issued by Mature Market Institute® called “MetLife Juggling Act Study: Balancing caregiving with work and the costs involved” – 1999 Nearly six in ten caregivers (59%) say they have worked at some time while they were actively providing care. Of these, six in ten (62%) say they had to make some work-related adjustments in order to help the person they care for. More than half (57%) of working caregivers say that as a result of their caregiving responsibilities they have had to go in (to work) late, leave early, or take time off during the day to provide care. SOURCE — Caregiving in The U.S., National Alliance for Caregiving & AARP, April 2004 Funded by the MetLife Foundation and the Mature Market Institute®

ABI RESOURCES provides exceptional PCA personal care assistant services in Connecticut, ensuring quality care for individuals with acquired brain injuries. Our team of caregivers is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each client, providing compassionate and re CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT ALLIED CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT CT PCA PERSONAL CARE CONNECTICUT ALLIED 1/6 APPLY HERE The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program is a valuable initiative that offers personalized care services to adults aged 18 to 64 who suffer from chronic, severe, and enduring disabilities. This program facilitates the opportunity for these individuals to remain in the comfort of their homes, thereby circumventing the need for institutionalization in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, or similar establishments. Personal Care Attendants are employed to aid program participants in carrying out their activities of daily living (ADLs), promoting an independent lifestyle within their own homes. Please note that there is a waiting list for enrollment into this program. Eligibility for the PCA program is determined through a two-part process. The first part, functionality, requires the demonstration of the applicant's need for hands-on assistance with at least three of the seven core Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). These essential ADLs include: Bathing – Assistance required for appropriate personal hygiene Dressing – Assistance required for appropriate attire Eating/Feeding – Assistance required for proper nourishment (excluding meal preparation) Toileting – Assistance required for proper restroom usage and subsequent personal hygiene Transfer – Assistance required for safe mobility between chairs or bed Medication – Assistance required for the preparation and administration of prescribed medication Behavioral – Daily supervision required to prevent self-harm or harm to others. The second part of the eligibility process pertains to financial criteria. Applicants must qualify for Medicaid by the time services are received. While applicants do not need to meet Medicaid's financial thresholds while on the PCA waiting list, they must have applied and qualified for Medicaid by the time they are selected from the waiting list. Personal Care Attendants, often referred to as PCAs, are a critical component of the healthcare sector. They provide one-on-one, in-home care for clients, enabling them to uphold their independence and live as comfortably as possible. Numerous PCA positions are available nationwide, offering a fulfilling career path for individuals who demonstrate compassion, patience, and a commitment to assisting others. Prospective PCAs must undergo an extensive interview process and may be required to pass a drug screening. In summary, Personal Care Attendants play a crucial role in healthcare, providing in-home support for individuals who require assistance with daily living activities. These roles are widely available and can offer a rewarding career for those with a passion for helping others. Applicants must successfully navigate a rigorous interview process, pass a drug screening, and present a professional resume.

Looking for ILST jobs in CT? ABI Resources provides Independent Living Skills Training and Life Skills Training for those with brain injuries (TBI). Join our ABI Waiver Program and pursue a rewarding career in the field of occupational therapy. Apply for a vacancy today and start your new professi قدم هنا Position: Independent Living Skills Trainer ( ILST ) An exceptional opportunity to join a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live their best lives. The Independent Living Skills Trainer (ILST) plays a critical role in promoting independence, safety, and personal growth for individuals with diverse needs. This position is highly proactive, progressive, and results-oriented. Requirements: 1-2 years of healthcare experience Experience in implementing behavioral treatment and care plans Valid driver's license and access to a car Strong time management and organizational skills Proficiency with smartphones and tablets Successful completion of background check and drug testing prior to hire Adherence to dress code and professional standards Commitment to providing the highest standards of care and accountability Experience in assisting individuals recovering from: Strokes Concussions Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Tumors Community-based settings Responsibilities include supporting clients with: Safety Organizational skills Medical and therapeutic rehabilitation homework Medication reminders Social engagement Employment assistance Financial management Social skills Daily living activities Additional Information: Regular drug screening required Key Duties: Develop and prepare teaching materials for Independent Living Skills Training and Support Service sessions. Schedule client sessions and programming based on Individual Service Plans and training domains. Conduct in-home training, teaching, and support for clients in areas such as money management, nutrition, cooking, comparison shopping, emergency procedures, community awareness, mobility, laundry procedures, household management, sex/public health education, medical procedures, counseling, crisis intervention, and housing. Provide training in accordance with current care plans and the least restrictive environment philosophy (1:1 staff-client ratio, unless otherwise specified). Coordinate client training programs with other programs in which they are involved. Complete daily activity reports documenting direct hours spent with clients and submit to supervisor(s) on the first day of the following month. Maintain up-to-date client files. Assist clients in coordinating with other programs, services, and benefit systems, such as Social Security, AFDC, WIC, food stamps, counseling, etc. Attend monthly staff meetings and individual meetings with team members. Participate in Inter-Disciplinary Team meetings as requested. Perform other duties as assigned. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30