Brain Injury Association of America

June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Sustaining a brain injury can have a variety of lifelong impacts that may affect any of the body’s systems. In some cases, a brain injury can even lead the survivor to develop conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s. Learn more about the link between brain injury and Alzheimer's: https://bit.ly/4aYmZ5S

A brain injury can happen in an instant, which is why it's important to take precautions when you can. Wearing a helmet while riding a bike or scooter can reduce the likelihood of brain injuries by 65 percent to 88 percent, and risk of severe brain injury by 75 percent if you get into an accident. Learn more about the importance of wearing a helmet here: https://bit.ly/3yVeV8W

Join us today at 12:00 p.m. ET for a virtual live event on brain injury as an invisible disability. Brain Injury Survivor Council members Angela Leigh Tucker, Darcie Keith, Stacia Bissel, and Kelly Lang will talk about the difficulties of living with an invisible disability and will share their tips for navigating the difficulties that come along with it. Tune in on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

Brain injuries can lead to feelings of isolation among survivors, but sharing your brain injury experience can help others navigating their journey not feel so alone. Whether you're looking to share a story of your own or maintain connection with other survivors, check out our personal stories page to read our collection of survivor stories or submit your own: https://bit.ly/3IuOgRi

Join us today for our webinar Concussions in Children: What We Know at 3:00 p.m. ET. In this webinar, Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa, Ph.D., FACRM will provide concussion estimates in children including injury mechanisms. She will also discuss concussion diagnosis in children, where they are seen for care, the long-term effects of concussions, and interventions to improve recovery. Register here: https://bit.ly/3WYzxac

Payton Carter sustained a brain injury two years ago after being in a motor vehicle accident. After months in the hospital and several rounds of rehabilitation, Payton is adjusting to the fact that much about her life has changed. Read her full story here: https://bit.ly/4aMpVT5

Aphasia is a condition that affects the parts of the brain that control speech, impacting a person's ability to read, write, and process language. While it's not a guaranteed outcome, aphasia can develop as the result of a brain injury. This Aphasia Awareness Month, learn more about aphasia after brain injury here: https://bit.ly/3x4fpJh

Join us next Friday, June 7 at 12:00 p.m. ET for a live event on brain injury as an invisible disability. During the event, BIAA's Director of Consumer Services, Greg Ayotte, will be joined by Brain Injury Survivor Council members Angela Leigh Tucker, Kelly Lang, Stacia Bissell, and Darcy Keith to discuss the realities of living with an invisible disability. They will also share their tips and strategies for dealing with the challenges that come with living with an invisible disability. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

Donna Cramer told us what she wishes people knew about brain injury while sharing the stories about their brain injury journeys. Hear Donna’s story and share your own here: https://bit.ly/3vwBLxy

Register for our upcoming webinar Concussions in Children: What We Know, taking place on June 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET. In this webinar, Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa, Ph.D., FACRM will provide concussion estimates in children including injury mechanisms. She will also discuss concussion diagnosis in children, where they are seen for care, the long-term effects of concussions, and interventions to improve recovery. Register here: https://bit.ly/3WYzxac