Brain Injuries and Pilot Club Programs Eileen Swanberg piloteileen@yahoo.com President, Pilot Club of Greater Long Island Pilot Club of Patchogue Past Governor Northeast Potomac District, 2014-2015
Acquired Vs Traumatic Brain Injuries Stroke Falls Aneurysm Motor Vehicle Accidents Tumor Sports Injuries Lack of Oxygen to the Brain Assaults
PREVALENCE OF BRAIN INJURIES
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Loss or Decreased Level of Consciousness, Confusion, Disorientation Unequal Dilation of the Pupils, Double Vision, Sensory Problems Convulsions, Seizures Nausea, Vomiting Lightheadedness, Dizziness, Vertigo, Loss of Balance or Coordination Sensitivity to Light, Sound Fatigue, Drowsiness, Lack of Motivation, Changes in Sleep Patterns Mood Swings, Agitation, Unusual Behaviors
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN Changes in Eating Habits Persistent Irritability Changes in Play Lack of Interest in Favorite Toys, Activities
PTSD AND BRAIN INJURIES
THERAPUETIC TREATMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AND PTSD Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Eye Movement Rapid Desensitization (EMDR) Therapy
PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM BRAIN INJURIES AND PTSD Social Security State and Local Brain Injury Organizations State Vocational Rehabilitation
PILOT CLUB PROGRAMS BrainMindersTM Bike Rodeos Brain Awareness Week Safe Kids Worldwide Initiatives
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