Educating Families of the Head Injured: A Guide to Medical, Cognitive, and Social Issues

Book is written for both families of the head injured and for professionals. It is comprehensive as well as practical in describing and resolving problems. CHAPTERS: 1- Introduction, 2-Medical Issues, 3-Inpatient Rehabilitation, 4-Preparing for Home, 5-Outpatient Options, 6-Mild to Moderate Head Trauma, 7-Funding Sources, 8-How to Choose an Appropriate Treatment Facility, 9-Lont Term Placement Considerations, 10-Cognitive Problems and How to Manage Them, 11-Behavioral Problems and How to Manage Them, 12-Emotional Problems Experienced by Families, 13-Long Term Medical Problems, 14-Long Term Psychosocial Problems, 15-Substance Use/Abuse and the TBI Survivor: What's Wrong with an Occasional Drink, Toke, Snort?, 16-Medications and Side Effects, 17-The Family as Educator, 18-Special Considerations for Children, 19-Special Considerations for the Elderly, 20-Community Reintegration. Glossary of Terms, Selected Bibliography, Index. 251 pages.