If you missed some posts in the last couple of weeks, then this
is just the post for you! Here is a short highlight of some of the resources we
felt would be helpful to revisit.
Resources: Canine Assistants
Since our focus this week is on
furry animals, I thought I would introduce an amazing resource called
Canine Assistants. Canine Assistants is an organization based in
Atlanta, GA, that breeds and trains service dogs for people with
disabilities, including seizure disorders. Read more.
Resources: Calming those MRI Nerves
Like
clockwork, worry tends to heighten as a follow-up MRI appointment
approaches. This is a common feeling for many, so this week we have put
together a list of helpful resources to help manage this anxiety. Read more.
Resources: Advocacy for Brain Tumors
What
is in your tool kit to make you an advocate for the brain tumor
community and cause? As a member of the brain tumor community, you can
empower yourself to be the face and voice of brain tumor patients and
families nationwide. Read more.
Resources: Brain Injury Advocates for Children
Often
children who experience brain injury struggle at school as a result of
their injury. There are resources available to ease this transition back
into the school system. While brain tumors are not always called
traumatic brain injury (TBI), they frequently have similar sets of
needs. Read more.
Have you come across any new and helpful resources lately? Post them here!
Shreya Pereira
Health Information Specialist, Patient Services
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