Tag: brain injury recovery
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More Answers, More Questions

My first thought when I saw Jeff’s SPECT scans was honestly, they look so pretty, which was very quickly followed by, “Okay, focus Ali. Don’t get distracted by the pretty colors.” But blue and green are my favorite colors, so I really didn’t stand much of a chance. I’ve restarted this post more times than…
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Looking for More Answers

Finding ways to improve Jeff’s brain injury had never completely left our radar. We just didn’t really know what else to do. Through the years, the topic of HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) for brain injuries would come up, and we’d discuss it, but we didn’t know where—or how—he would do it. In many ways, it’s…
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Living With a TBI

After almost 14 years, it’s hard to separate Jeff’s brain injury from everyday life in our house. There are things we do because of his TBI that I don’t even think about anymore. We’ve adjusted routines, changed how we communicate, and learned what works and what doesn’t. Somewhere along the way, we just stopped thinking…