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Flashing lights, crowded stores, family gatherings. The holidays should be joyful, but they can often be overwhelming to people living with brain injury.

15 Tips for Surviving — and Enjoying — the Holidays with Brain Injury | BrainLine

Nov 11 was the fifteen-year anniversary of the accident that changed everything in David Grant's life. He's had fourteen anniversaries before this year’s milestone. One might think they are all the same, but this year was tough. Perhaps the toughest.

Fifteen Years Out - Looking Back and Moving Forward | Living with Brain Injury | BrainLine On November 11, the fifteen-year anniversary of the accident that changed everything came to pass. I marvel that it’s been a decade and a half since I was struck while cycling on Main Street.I’ve had fourteen anniversaries before this year’s milestone. One might think they are all the same, bu...

Do you care for someone with a severe TBI? Our friends at the CIBS Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are starting a new, free support group. Take this survey to see if you are eligible:

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DVT can happen in as many as 54% of patients in the hospital after a brain injury. Being in bed and not being able to move around can cause blood to pool in the legs and feet. This can sometimes cause blood clots. These clots can break off and move to other locations in the body, such as the brain or lungs, causing significant danger to the patient. Learn more about signs and assistance for DVT.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs) Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs) after severe brain injury

A seizure is a burst of electrical activity in the brain that typically affects the way someone acts or appears. Seizures sometimes happen after an acquired and/or traumatic brain injury. Seizures may be a short-term problem; but for some people they can be a long-term problem. Learn what to watch for and how to help.

Seizures Seizures after severe brain injury

A brain injury support group is a place where people with brain injuries and/or caregivers can meet and support each other, by sharing stories and information. TBI and DoC can be very isolating, as you focus on your family member. So support groups can be a lifeline for many people. Finding the right fit can be a challenge, especially when you're already overwhelmed. We hope these resources are helpful.

Support Groups for Families of People in DoC Are there support groups available that understand severe brain injury and disorders of consciousness?

When you have a loved one in DoC, there are several issues that may require support or guidance from experts who understand legal matters. Here are some questions that you might be wondering about — and some places to find answers.

Legal Issues After DoC What kinds of legal issues should I be aware of as a caregiver to someone in a disorder of consciousness?

When your loved one is hospitalized with a severe brain injury, it can be hard to focus on planning for their discharge. But is important to understand your options early, as your loved one's hospital stay may be very short.

Discharge Planning and Tips What do I need to know when doctors say my loved one needs to be discharged?

If your loved one has a severe brain injury, it may be hard to tell whether they are conscious, even if they appear awake. Having a correct Disorders of Conciousness (DoC) diagnosis is very important. Your loved one’s DoC diagnosis may affect their future recovery, decisions about treatment, and access to rehabilitation.

What Assessment Tools Will Be Used to Determine My Loved One’s Level of Consciousness? Assessment tools used to determine one’s level of consciousness after severe brain injury

Times certainly feel more than a bit uncertain these days. But living with a brain injury changes things in ways I never envisioned.

Protecting My Mental Health During Uncertain Times | Living with Brain Injury | BrainLine David A. Grant, TBI SurvivorSeptember 29, 2025Recent Blog Posts Protecting My Mental Health During Uncertain Times Life After Brain Injury – Nature’s Therapy When Life Interrupts the Plan Living with Family Loss After Brain Injury: Hoping for a Second Chance The Bigger Picture: Wellness Beyond B...