BEST Board Member, Support Group Facilitator and Law Enforcement Consultant, Jeff Hartson, recently presented at the Pierce County Functional Assessment Service Teams (FAST) team event. FAST is a collaborative effort between the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management, Pierce County Community Connections and TACID (Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities). The program was designed to meet the (more…)
The month of May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Learn more about being “Stroke Hero” by clicking here or check out the comprehensive info graphic below! Here’s how to be stroke aware:
Today, on the BEST Facebook page, we are exploring fatigue and how it impacts both TBI survivors and caregivers, alike. “Brain fog” or “neuro-fatigue” is one of the most common and constant issues that survivors face that can have significant impacts to overall well-being and health. Here’s a fact sheet that we are sharing that gives (more…)
Attention, Pacific Northwesterners! The 9th Annual Brain Injury Camp takes place in Eastern Washington in mid-July. Click HERE to get all the details for this fun and memorable camping experience!
The Edmonds Brain Injury Support Group recently took part in the Senior Center Health Fair in Edmonds, WA. These BEST Superheroes were on hand to introduce the public to the BEST mission, vision and programs. Featured displays were BESTie arts, crafts and creations, including BEST friend, Heartfelt Tidbits of Creativity! Way to go Edmonds team!
The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) LOVES to share! In fact, BEST has recently expanded our social media networks. In addition to this blog, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, you can now find BEST on Pinterest! Check out and follow our pages for news you can use, resources, interesting links, photos, fun and so much more! Of (more…)