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Are you Prepared for an Emergency?

July 7, 2023March 2, 2023 by Carol Paetkau

FVBIA has created a reader-friendly emergency preparedness package geared towards people with acquired brain injuries, learning challenges and other cognitive challenges. For more detailed information about specific topics, please click on the links below. Emergency Preparedness Checklist How to Prepare for an Emergency What to Include in Your Emergency Kit How to Expand Your Emergency … Read more

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Tips for getting through the holidays as a brain injury survivor.𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘐𝘏𝘕 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺...𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝟭. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: Create a realistic schedule for your holiday activities, including rest periods. Prioritize what is most important to you and delegate tasks when possible.𝟮. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀: Let family and friends know about your limitations. Explain what helps you, whether it’s quiet time, specific seating arrangements, or avoiding certain triggers.𝟯. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀: Listen to your body. If you feel overwhelmed or fatigued, step away from the activity to a quiet space where you can rest and recharge.𝟰. 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱: Bright lights, loud music, and large gatherings can be overwhelming. Use noise-canceling headphones, dim lighting, or smaller gatherings to minimize sensory stress.𝟱. 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲: Try to maintain your daily routine as much as possible, including regular meal times, medications, and sleep schedules, to avoid unnecessary stress.𝟲. 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁-𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: Consider alternatives to traditional gift-giving, such as online shopping, gift cards, or homemade items, to reduce stress and fatigue.𝟳. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: It’s okay to say no to events or activities that feel too demanding. Your well-being comes first.𝟴. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Use mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to stay grounded and manage holiday stress.𝟵. 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽: Whether it’s preparing food, decorating, or wrapping gifts, don’t hesitate to ask for support from family or friends.𝟭𝟬. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Shift the focus from doing everything perfectly to enjoying meaningful connections with loved ones. Embrace the joy of simple moments.𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁: Your health and happiness are more important than holiday expectations. Take things one step at a time and celebrate in a way that works for you.# # # So how about you... do you have any strategies to make it through the holiday?~D ... See MoreSee Less

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