Brain Injury Awareness Month in Scottsdale

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. A time to provide education about traumatic brain injuries (TBI), promote services available, and increase awareness of the consequences.

Traumatic brain injuries are the main focus of Brain Injury Awareness Month. We want to provide some facts about what they are and a local resource for Veterans who may be suffering from one. They can affect anyone of any age but are most prevalent in older adults. Read below to learn more.

Facts About Traumatic Brain Injuries

• A TBI is an injury that affects how the brain works. This means in order for a head injury to be classified as a TBI, the brain’s functioning must be altered.
• They can be caused by a blow to the head or a penetrating injury to the skull. Most likely due to a fall, car crash, or assault.
• Mild TBI is also known as a concussion.
• Most people with mild TBI can recover safely at home.
• Those with moderate to severe TBI may need ongoing care.
• TBIs can affect anyone of any age; however, groups that are most likely to be impacted include: people living in rural areas, racial and ethnic minorities, and service members and Veterans.

The VA and Brain Injuries

If you are a Veteran living with a TBI, the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System is a Polytrauma/TBI Network Site. They provide post-acute rehabilitation services to eligible Veterans across Arizona, New Mexico, and Southern California. Thus, if you are living in Scottsdale and looking for care for your brain injury, you may be eligible for their services. Whether you are transitioning from a higher-level rehab center after severe TBI or are seeking services after mild-moderate TBI, their team balances access and expertise to provide tailored rehabilitation care to meet patients’ physical, cognitive, and mental health needs after head trauma. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 15%-20% of those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced a TBI.

If you are a Veteran seeking home care, we can help! We are a VA-approved service provider. Call us today to learn how we can help you get the benefits you may be missing out on.

How Can Griswold Help?

If you or a loved one is recovering from or living with a TBI, Griswold can help. We can provide Caregivers throughout the Valley, including Scottsdale, Phoenix, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, and more. Whether you need help with personal care, homemaking, or are looking for some companionship, we are here to help you Live Assured. We can come in for a few hours a week for respite care in Scottsdale and all the way up to 24/7 care in Phoenix. We can often have a Caregiver at your home within 24 hours. Call us today to learn more.