National Family Caregivers Month

It’s November again, and that means it’s National Family Caregivers Month, which honors those who serve as caregivers for family members and loved ones. These are not people who set out to be professional caregivers, but unexpectedly became caregivers when a severe negative health situation disabled a family member and made it necessary to assume (more…)

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Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July!  Sending our BEST wishes and hugs. Have a safe holiday, friends.  Click here if you’d like to read tips and strategies to manage 4th of July holiday fireworks.  BEST loves sharing … Facebook0TwitterPinterest0tumblr0Linkedin0Reddit0Email0

modern drawing of a male figure with sensory overload

4th of July: Managing Sensory Overload and PTSD

While many Fourth of July public celebrations, fireworks shows, and festivals have were cancelled due to the COVID-19 health pandemic, many of these activities have returned for the 2022 holiday, along with individuals, groups, communities and neighborhoods conducting their own fireworks.  For many with traumatic brain injury (TBI), cognitive conditions, and neurodiversity, fireworks can trigger (more…)