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The Importance of Self Advocacy, Asking Others, and Finding Advocates When You Don’t Know Where to Go

July 17th, 2023|Blog|

By Eliza Marie Somers

Speaking up and advocating for yourself can be a difficult prospect for many individuals, and this is especially problematic for many brain injury survivors who don’t have the capacity to undertake such a daunting task.

After a brain injury, many survivors are dealing with […]

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ABLE Accounts: Saving Money for Your Future While Protecting Your Eligibility for Public Assistance Programs

June 27th, 2023|Blog|

Courtesy of the Colorado Able Website and the State of Colorado.

By Eliza Marie Somers

Saving money while on federal assistance is nearly impossible for many brain injury survivors as they risk losing their Medicaid coverage or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

For example: to be eligible AND […]

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Tools to Protect Your Future

August 12th, 2022|Blog|

Tools to Protect Your Future: Financial Health, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Conservatorship, Guardianship, Resources and More

How to Protect Your Assets

Executive Director of the Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Megan Brand says estate planning is essential especially for people who rely on Medicaid or […]

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COVID and the Impact on Our Brains

July 8th, 2022|Blog|

Research confirms the virus the causes COVID-19 can have multiple effects on the brain that can last for months or longer. Photo courtesy of FusionMedicalAnimation

After three years of an ongoing once in a lifetime pandemic more awareness and studies are being directed at people […]

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Brain Injury Treatment Panel – Options for Continued Recovery

June 10th, 2022|Blog|

By Eliza Marie Somers

Many brain injury survivors turn to “alternative” or “holistic” healers and experience progress in their recovery journeys. The Brain Injury Hope Foundation (BIHF) enjoys sharing some of these healthcare providers with the mTBI community through our Survivor Series. We do not endorse these providers; our hope is to help you on your […]

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Mental Health Panel: Promoting Well-Being for Individuals with Brain Injuries

May 12th, 2022|Blog|

Jess Tiergyn along with their service dog is a therapist and a brain injury survivor.

Mental Health Panel: Promoting Well-Being for Individuals with Brain Injuries

By Eliza Marie Somers

Recovering from a traumatic brain injury not only takes a physical toll on your body, it also can have damaging […]

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