The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is honored to present our latest guest blogger and one of our BEST friends. Certified Journal Facilitator, author and caregiver,Barbara Stahura, was previously featured on our exclusive blog series, Our BEST Stories, for her valuable work on behalf of people with brain injuries and their families and caregivers. (more…)
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BEST Board Vice President, caregiver and guest blogger, Maggie DePuye-Phillips is back with another terrific installment of one of our featured blog columns, Caregiver’s Corner. Today, Maggie takes us on the road with a recap of the recent annual caregiver’s conference in the Puget Sound region as well as some great tips, information and resources. (more…)
For caregivers, connections are critical. While connections to resources, information and various forms of support are important, connecting with other caregivers who share a similar experience is life-changing. That’s what Natasha Pietila was looking for. Twenty-five years ago, when Pietila was baby, her father acquired a brain injury due to a cerebral aneurysm hemorrhage. Her (more…)
“Film can bring personal stories to life while challenging the stigma, isolation, and social inequities people with disabilities routinely experience.” –Cheryl Green, StoryMinders Interested in seeing film and art in a new way? Looking to celebrate uniquely-told personal stories that uplift, motivate and inspire? Ready to laugh, smile and enjoy some great conversations? Well, the (more…)