Caregiving for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury while Sheltering in Place for COVID-19

Traumatic Brain Injury Research

These experts discuss challenges often faced by caregivers of persons with TBI and how symptoms may be exacerbated during sheltering in place, along with recommendations to reduce stress in the household while remaining vigilant, safe, and healthy.

Read the transcription at kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/…NSCRIPTION.pdf

To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below:
Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%…0Chiaravalloti)
Dr. Denise Krch (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Krch)
Dr. Erica Weber (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber)

Podcast Resource links….
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Upcoming Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ
Virtual Support Groups - bianj.org/support-groups/

Caregiver newsletter with some COVID-19 info:
mailchi.mp/caregiver.com/leading-love?e=c30a6d44c8

Join a TBI-caregiver tele-study through Kessler Foundation (PI: Denise Krch, PhD):
"Comparison of Two Group Wellness Interventions in Partner Caregivers of Individuals with TBI"
The purpose of this research study is to compare the effect of two different types of group wellness interventions for partner caregivers of individuals with TBI.
kesslerfoundation.org/research/studi…ndividuals-tbi

COVID-19 Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips - www.fcc.gov/covid-scams

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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.

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