We will be offering seminars to agencies who provide Home Health Care as well as to some colleagues who are currently working in Neuro-Rehab Units. The following is an excerpt written by Karen Macbeth the President of Cheyne’s Brain Foundation and Warrior Mother to her son Cheyne Johnston, who has acquired a severe traumatic (DAI) brain injury over four years ago:
I have been caring for my son for over almost 5 years now and finding quality caregiving has been a huge issue not only for me but for other families I know in the same situation. Families are sent home from the hospital and acute rehab with little to no idea how to set up their home environment and how to create a team of qualified professionals to work with their loved one to get them better. There is little to no ongoing support for most families once someone with a TBI is sent home ~ we are passionate about advocating for families and empowering them to be able to care for their beloved family member at home. My goal is to enlighten, educate and inspire caregivers to work with TBI patients and feel comfortable that I can recommend services to families looking for caregiver help. I am particularly focused on the severe end of the TBI spectrum as that is what is closest to my heart and I know from personal experience that with the right help and therapies in place, change can continue to be progressive and dynamic.
Our intention is to present a seminar entitled Caregiver 101~ we have curriculum that showcases the following topics led by the following individuals:
Karen Macbeth, Warrior Mom, President of Cheyne’s Brain Foundation: Personal Testimony of Hope
Tracy Teregis, MS: Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist, Orientation to Brain Injury 101
Susie Singleton, LVN: Basic Needs, Safety & Charting
Allison DiTommaso, BSN: Caregiving as a Creative Team Process
Tracy Teregis: Strategies & Tools
Karen Macbeth: Closing Remarks and Video of Cheyne
Q & A Panel discussion
If you are interested in attending or hosting a seminar we would be happy to give you more information.
