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Caregiver Resources

You are vital to helping your loved one reach his or her recovery goals.

As the advocate for your family member or friend, you play a key role in the Rehab Without Walls® NeuroSolutions neurorehab program. You are needed. Your thoughts and loving care are important. You’re our trusted partners in helping to achieve long-lasting recovery, maximum independence and the highest quality of life.

We know that the possibility of being overwhelmed in the new role of caregiver is real. Our first advice to you is to care for yourself. Your loved one needs your continued strength.

See below for resources including tips we’ve learned working with caregivers just like you. For additional resources related to stroke, brain injury and spinal cord injury, be sure to check out our helpful links page, too.

Spinal cord, stroke and brain injury caregiver support

Caregiver tips

  • Keep a running list of questions, concerns and observations of changes in the progress toward the treatment goals. There are no bad questions. A notebook will work, or you might find a note-taking app on a smartphone is convenient because it may be always nearby. Keep it simple.
  • Then, take detailed notes during meetings with the rehab team. Consider recording the conversations to help you remember details.
  • Don’t go it alone. Seek support from family, friends and community sources. Consider a support group that offers a trusting structure and purpose that is centered on confidentiality. A good support group can be a source for new friends, coping advice and resources you may have not yet considered. Ask your Rehab Without Walls NeuroSolutions team for suggestions for groups.
  • Your health is important too – both physical and emotional. Take care of yourself so you can remain strong for your loved one. Depression is a real risk that can affect 50 percent of caregivers.
  • Pace yourself by creating a balance between caring for your loved one and yourself.

Other resources

It’s important to be a good consumer of information. Government websites and nonprofit organizations are the best places to start. Be wary of websites that are selling products.

Note: The following links go to other websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites.

Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)

This organization provides information on brain injury, research, conferences, publications, prevention and education, survivors’ voice, assistive technologies and referral.

Website: http://www.biausa.org/
Phone: 1-800-444-6443

United States Brain Injury Alliance (USBIA)

The mission of this organization is to engage the community in preventing brain injury and improving lives. In addition to the national organization, there are chartered affiliates in more than a dozen states.

Website: http://usbia.org/

Eldercare Locator

A government service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. You can search for information on a variety of services based on your location.

Website: http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx

Caregiver Action Network

A nonprofit organization providing free education, peer support and resources to family caregivers. Here’s a great launching pad they call the Family Caregiver Toolbox.

Website: http://caregiveraction.org/family-caregiver-toolbox

Family Caregiver Alliance®

To improve the quality of life for caregivers through information, services and advocacy.

Website: https://www.caregiver.org/resources-health-issue-or-condition