Caring for someone who has suffered a TBI injury can be exhausting. The person you have known all your life is gone and sometimes it seems like you are taking care of an entirely new person. 

This is a job you have never asked for and it can be so overwhelming. The family dynamics have changed in significant ways.

It’s not easy to transition into being a caretaker. You will often need help and will always need support. Research indicates that brain-injured people who have loving support have better physical and emotional outcomes.

You need to take care of yourself as well. Here are a few resources that might help you:

Brain Injury Association of America

Brainline

Below is a link to some good pins that have information on caretaking:

Brain Injury Caregiver Stories

This is a support group listing in Sacramento:

Head Trauma Support Project

Watch the following video for tips on long-term caregiving for TBI patients.

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento traumatic brain injury lawyer and I’m always here to help any way I can. Call me at 916.921.6400 or 800.404.5400 for free, friendly advice. 

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Editor’s Note: This page has been updated for accuracy and relevancy [cha 8.16.19]