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HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY ♥ | Week of 11/11/22 |
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| In this newsletterAnnouncements Brain Health Education Referrals/Resources Other TBI Support Meeting dates/times/link Past Meetings
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
I. BRAIN HEALTH FRIENDSGIVING CELEBRATION!! Friday 11/18 at 11:30 am Both in-person and virtual!! Join us for lunch provided by the Thiessen family! ♥ “Turkey deli sandwiches, bottled water, and paper goods will be provided. If you are able, please bring a side dish or dessert to share!
RSVP if attending by Monday 11/14 to Rosie Thiessen at rmt84@cornell.edu
Blessings and Love!!” |
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BRAIN HEALTH EDUCATION: |
see all past presentations on our website, CLICK ME |
I. Cognitive Rehabilitation Classes Week 9
To download/view slides in the video below: CLICK ME
To download/view the DBESTE problem solving sheet: CLICK ME |
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REFERRALS & RESOURCES |
I. Neuropsychological Assessments (low cost/sliding scale): UCLA Medical Psychological Assessment Center (MPAC) CLICK ME for WEBSITE |
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II. Neuropsychology - Dr. Christopher Ingalls (562) 490-3485 Offices: Long Beach, CA and Costa Mesa, CA
email contact: drchris02@sprynet.com See presentation and Q&A with timestamps below: |
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III. Interested in getting back into school or to work? First step, LET US KNOW ☺
Second step, Contact the Department of Rehabilitation closet to you by zip code:
CLICK ME to FIND CLOSET OFFICE |
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IV. Disrupted communication between your eyes and the brain following concussion may happen? Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) Your eyes may physically be fine, but having difficulties with blurry, double vision? Convergence issues or constantly squinting to focus? Find a licensed neurooptometrist by your zip code: CLICK ME |
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V. Post-traumatic Headaches or Migraines following head trauma?? Consult your PCP or psychiatrist! - thank you Tauri, Edwin, James, Eric, Dr. Bickart, Dr. Bhathela! Dr. Hashemi in Encino for migraines: 400mg riboflavin and 400mg magnesium Propanolol (beta blocker) Memantine (Namenda) Amovig (Erenumab) Botox Injections Peripheral Nerve Blocks
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OTHER TBI SUPPORT |
I. My father, Willie Ignacio, is losing weight/taking steps to health by incorporating the same strategies that we’ve discussed (journaling, calendar, tracking)! |
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Valued Living after Neurologic Trauma (VaLiANT) |
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II. Cognitive Rehabilitation Class: WEEK 10
Saturday 11/5/22 @ 11 AM to 1 PM PST
Both In-Person (130 W Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton CA)
& Virtual (https://psjhealth.zoom.us/j/3105339940) COMING UP THIS WEEK: |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS |
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL MEETINGS
130 West Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton, CA 92833 VIRTUAL MEETINGS |
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If you haven’t already, please complete survey to obtain directly relevant resources from St. Jude Brain Injury Network and other services, then email back to Daniel.Ignacio@stjoe.org (for assistance contact our office at 714 446 5626) |
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PAST MEETINGS |
| MISSED A MEETING?Click button below to view all of past newsletters. Also available on our website in the Resources tab. | |
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Best regards and have a fantastic day!
Daniel Ignacio, PhD LMFT CBIS
Service Coordinator
St. Jude’s Brain Injury Network |
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