Impact
Impact
The social consequences and impact on relationships which result from a brain injury can be devastating. Many people report losing friends and having difficulty cultivating and maintaining new friendships. These difficulties may result from emotional and cognitive impairment, and/or from the loss of subtle social skills.
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In addition to the impact on individuals living with an acquired brain injury (ABI), there are significant effects on families and caregivers. The brain injury may require the affected individual to need assistance up to 24 hours per day, and families often remain or become the primary caregiver and support system.
Many are left to cope on their own. They may not fully understand the effects of the injury or the demands of living with an injured family member, and need the support of others who comprehend the stress within family systems.
Families and individuals do not have to walk this road alone. There are Brain Injury Associations and support groups throughout North America. To find a Brain Injury Association near you, contact BIAPR at 705-741-1172.
Resources:
Planning for Living Arrangements
Providing Support for Independent Living
Referring to Other Community Services
Brain Injury Association Peterborough Region (BIAPR) is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization, funded through Ontario Health East.