INFORMATION & LINKS ABOUT BRAIN INJURIES and ILLNESSES
--and RECOVERY
The links below will take you to independent organizations that provide education and information about neurological conditions, as indicated.
(Please see the disclaimer here (click link) for limitations and information)
ABOUT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES:
These groups are well known voices for survivors/stakeholders with brain injuries and related conditions, and for their families; these sites provide information as well to professionals in the fields and offer seminars, support groups and other educational information.
- Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation:
www.ohiovalley.orgThis is an excellent educational website for younger folks and adults to learn about basic brain function and the results of injuries--and what brain injury rehabilitation is.
ABOUT CONCUSSION and SPORTS RELATED CONCUSSION:Cerebral concussions occur more frequently than you might think: the importance of using a helmet when riding a bicycle or skiing can't be emphasized enough...
Check these sites out for info on sports related concussions:www.sportsconcussion.com
And this site from the Centers for Disease Control has handouts and excellent information:
CDC Youth sports concussion info
For reliable and accurate basic information about all causes of concussions, check these sites out:NY Times Health Guide: ConcussionsMayo Clinic: Concussion
Animation of Concussion Injury
from the New England Journal of MedicineAnimated concussion sequence link
Stroke, Aneurysm
& related circulation-related brain conditions
http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/stroke/overview.html
ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS:
Alzheimer's Association (US) www.alz.org
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS:
http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/multiple-sclerosis/overview.html
Resources available in New Jersey:
TBI FUND: This State of NJ agency is the funder "of last resort"; if one qualifies, this Fund can offer eligible people funding for neurorehabilitation and related home and community based needs. Check the program out at: NJ TBI Fund
TBI WAIVER PROGRAM: This program, funded by the State of NJ, Division of Disabilities, can provide Medicaid eligible brain injury patients with support they need to stay at home or in their community, so that they do not have to be moved to a skilled nursing facility. For info click this link:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds
DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES
State of New Jersey
If return to work or school is attainable after neurologic injury, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services is an invaluable resource. Click this link:
NJ DVRS
MORE INFORMATIVE LINKS:
GENERAL MEDICAL INFORMATION:
Mayo Clinic: www.mayoclinic.com