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♥ | Week of 01/20/23

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

I. Department of Rehabilitation TBI Survivor Subcommittee Meeting:

1. Tuesday, 1/17/23, 10 am to 11 am PST

2. To join: CLICK ME

II. If you would like to “brainstorm” about resources/referrals in your area:
please fill out our intake survey online & we’ll reach out to you: CLICK ME

REFERRALS & RESOURCES:

I. App for tinnitus: WHIST tinnitus relief
-thank you Marlene!

1. Phone App Download & Website: CLICK ME

II. Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease (and, in turn, your brain)!
-thank you Eric!

1. Dr. Esselstyn’s cookbook & website: CLICK ME

III. Zenni: online optometrist & vision prescription
-thank you Violet!

1. Get prescription eye wear cheap from home: CLICK ME

IV. UCLA Medical Psychological Assessment Center
thank you Suannie!

1. Low cost neuropsychological evaluations (3102068100): CLICK ME

2. Virtual TBI screens through UCLA concussion clinic: CLICK ME

BRAIN HEALTH EDUCATION:

I. New Supported therapy for concussion: CONTROLLED EXERCISE
As so many of you have already discovered & shared! ♥

1. Light aerobic exercise increases Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (neuroplasticity)!

2. Accommodate & adjust exercise to ensure symptoms do not flare

II. AB 1348: CTE in Youth Sports was not signed at the end of 2022…
To read the Governor’s Veto letter: CLICK ME

So what protections of youth sports are in place?

1. California state laws (AB2127 and AB2007) require anyone 18 years or younger suspected of sustaining a concussion to be evaluated by a healthcare provider trained in concussion management (sideline, after sport).

OTHER SUPPORT:

I. Reflections of a Pediatric Survivor of TBI: 42 Years Later
Thank you Brason!

1. To read the article: CLICK ME

2. His contact information is at the bottom of the PDF download

II. Adverse Childhood Experiences, Brain Injury, & Mental Health:
BrainSPORT Podcast - Thank you Dr. Rafie!

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:

VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON MEETINGS
130 West Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton, CA 92833

• Friday, 01/20/23 @ 11 AM to 1 PM PST

VIRTUAL ONLY MEETINGS

• Saturday 01/21/23 @ 1 PM to 3 PM PST

• Tuesday, 01/24/23 @ 4 to 6 PM PST

PAST MEETINGS:

Best regards and have a fantastic day!
Daniel Ignacio, PhD LMFT CBIS
Service Coordinator
St. Jude’s Brain Injury Network