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February 2020
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NEWS & NOTES

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR OUR 13TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE?
DON'T DELAY AND MISS OUT!


MARCH 27-28, 2020


"TOGETHER TOWARD TOMORROW"

12 CEUs pre-approved for OT, PT, SW, CCMC, CRCC and 5.5 approved for ST.
 All other professionals will be issued CEU certificates.

For Caregivers:

Our  Ready, Relax, Eat  program for family caregivers is underway and the response has been tremendous! BIALA wants to extend this complimentary nutritious meal delivery program to as many family caregivers and their loved one as possible. We will have our partner Swegs Kitchen call you and set up a convenient time for delivery. As funding permits, we try to accommodate each qualified family for meals for three to four weeks to give caregivers a break from meal preparation. To learn more and sign up,  CLICK HERE
WHAT'S UP NEXT?



Please join us, in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness month, for a Bowling for Brain Injury event at Rock N' Bowl.

March 21st
4:30 - 7 pm

A big THANK YOU to TOURO LCMC HEALTH and their incredible Rehab Team for hosting this event. Also, thank you to Neuro RehabCare for sponsoring the evening. We are grateful for the support we receive from both Touro and Neuro RehabCare.

GOING, GOING…

Don’t let your exhibit space be gone for the 2020 annual conference. Space is limited this year, so we need to hear from you if you plan to participate.   Click here i f you need a copy of your packet with forms and payment information.
If you plan to sponsor or exhibit, please contact Kathleen Mulvihill, Kathleen@biala.org
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BRAIN &/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES/DISORDERS:

Please join us for a day of food, fun and fellowship!
Waddill Wildlife Refuge, Baton Rouge
Saturday, April 4th
11 am - 3:30 pm
RSVP required

Ms. Wheelchair Louisiana 2021 Competition

September 18 - 19
Baton Rouge, LA
If you are a wheelchair user and passionate about advocacy and educating people about life with a disability, consider participating in the competition.
If interested, email: info@biala.org.
SOMETHING WORTH SHARING

MARCH IS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting an awareness campaign in March each year. The theme for the 2018 to 2020 campaign is Change Your Mind.

Want to learn about the facts and statistics of brain injuries? CLICK HERE .
SCI SEGMENT

AGING WITH A SPINAL CORD INJURY

Aging affects everyone. It is just another step along the path of life. But a spinal cord injury (SCI) can speed up the aging process, and other health problems can become more common with age. This factsheet, provided by Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, can help you manage your health and SCI as you get older and will explain the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle after a SCI, including how to:

• Learn about the issues people with SCI may experience as they age and common health conditions associated with the injury (“secondary” health conditions).
• Follow a self-care routine to reduce health problems.
• Decide what will help you enjoy a good quality of life and seek help when needed.
• Become aware of factors in the environment and how to overcome barriers.
• Work with your doctor and health care providers to spot potential problems.
• Get regular health check-ups from your doctor and keep learning from research.

TBI TALK
Frequently Asked Questions When Living with a Brain Injury

Every nine seconds, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury. At least 5.3 million Americans live with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) related disability and more than 3.5 million children and adults sustain an acquired brain injury (ABI) each year. A TBI is caused by trauma to the brain from an external force.An ABI is any injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma.

The Brain Injury Association of America provides the latest brain injury research, treatment options, resources, and information on local support services. For valuable information, including topics such as financial assistance, recovery time, consuming alcohol, college scholarships, vocational rehabilitation and the latest in research,
Motivational Moment
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“With the new day comes new strengths and new thoughts.” Eleanor Roosevelt