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Question about head injury rehab
Posted: May 25, 2012
Not sure where to turn with this. My sister suffered a fall a year and a half ago with many broken bones and a moderate head injury. She was in the hospital and rehab for months and came home. She seemed to be doing better but apparently will never work in her chosen profession again, which is sad b/c she was very bright. She has several cognitive deficits and is extremely depressed about not being able to work. She had her own business and a great deal of her self esteem was tied to her profession. She and her husband do not need her income, but she wants to contribute and wants to regain her self confidence and self esteem. I haven't done any work with neuro rehab, so my question is this: To whom do you turn to help you determine what your cognitive deficiencies are, to try and improve those deficits if you can, and then determine what occupation/hobbies you can do with what you have? She has been through physical therapy and can now walk, etc, but her life (and my BIL's life) is in shambles. I really want to help as they are both overwhelmed and despondent and really can't seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Any ideas? Any experience with this? Thanks in advance.
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try neuropsychology, psychiatry, etc. - nm
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Thanks. She sees a psychiatrist but - mthead
[ In Reply To ..]but he is a well-known pill pusher; just meets her to write scripts for her antidepressants and antianxiolytics. I may contact the Trauma Center where they put her back together and just ask a general question about getting her help, nothing HIPAA violating, though.
Try to talk with a social worker at a rehab center. - Worth a try.
[ In Reply To ..]I worked at a PT/OT rehab center eons ago. There was a head injury unit there. I became friends with a few social workers and they seemed to know everything about anything (okay, a little exaggeration there, but they were pretty impressive). Also, perhaps speak to an occupational therapist. They may be able to at least point you in the right direction. As for hobbies, is there a recreational therapist nearby that could assess your sister?
FYI, the rehab center had several volunteers who were former patients and included those with head injuries from strokes and accidents. I loved spending my lunch breaks with them. Maybe that could be a start for your sister (volunteering) and see what blooms from there?
I am so sorry you and your family are going through this, but please don't give up trying. I saw what amazing things patients and former patients could do with whatever limitations they had. Best of luck to you and your family.
Also, Dept of Vocational Rehab. - Worth a try.
[ In Reply To ..]See if your state has such a dept. It is government run and your sister may not qualify due to income being too high, but again, maybe they can point you towards someone who can help.
Thank you all for your advice. I will look - mthead
[ In Reply To ..]into each of these. :-)
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