What Can I Do to Help Feel Better After a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury? ​ Although most people recover after a concussion, how quickly they improve depends on many factors. These factors include how severe their concussion was, their age, how healthy they were before the concussion, and how they take care of themselves after the injury. Some people who have had a concussion find that at first it is hard to do their daily activities, their job, to get along with everyone at home, or to relax. ​ Rest is very important after a concussion because it helps the brain to heal. Ignoring your symptoms and trying to “tough it out” often makes symptoms worse. Be patient because healing takes time. Only when your symptoms have reduced significantly, in consultation with your health care professional, should you slowly and gradually return to your daily activities, such as work or school. If your symptoms come back or you get new symptoms as you become more active, this is a sign that you are pushing yourself too hard. Stop these activities and take more time to rest and recover. As the days go by, you can expect to feel better gradually. Getting Better: Tips for Adults ​ Get plenty of sleep at night, and rest during the day. Avoid activities that are physically demanding (e.g., heavy housecleaning, weightlifting/working out) or require a lot of concentration (e.g., balancing your checkbook). They can make your symptoms worse and slow your recovery. Avoid activities, such as contact or recreational sports, that could lead to another concussion. (It is best to avoid roller coasters or other high-speed rides that can make your symptoms worse or even cause a concussion.) When your health care professional says you are well enough, return to your normal activities gradually, not all at once. Because your ability to react may be slower after a concussion, ask your healthcare professional when you can safely drive a car, ride a bike, or operate heavy equipment. Talk with your healthcare professional about when you can return to work. Ask about how you can help your employer understand what has happened to you. Consider talking with your employer about returning to work gradually and about changing your work activities or schedule until you recover (e.g., work half-days). Take only those drugs that your health care professional has approved. Do not drink alcoholic beverages until your health care professional says you are well enough. Alcohol and other drugs may slow your recovery and put you at risk of further injury. Write down the things that may be harder than usual for you to remember. If you’re easily distracted, try to do one thing at a time. For example, don’t try to watch TV while fixing dinner. Consult with family members or close friends when making important decisions. Do not neglect your basic needs, such as eating well and getting enough rest. Avoid sustained computer use, including computer/video games early in the recovery process. Some people report that flying in airplanes makes their symptoms worse shortly after a concussion. Getting Better: Tips for Children ​ Parents and caregivers of children who have had a concussion can help them recover by taking an active role in their recovery: Having the child get plenty of rest. Keep a regular sleep schedule, including no late nights and no sleepovers. Make sure the child avoids high-risk/ high-speed activities such as riding a bicycle, playing sports, or climbing playground equipment, roller coasters or rides that could result in another bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body. Children should not return to these types of activities until their healthcare professional says they are well enough. Giving the child only those drugs that are approved by the pediatrician or family physician. Talking with their health care professional about when the child should return to school and other activities and how the parent or caregiver can help the child deal with the challenges that the child may face. For example, your child may need to spend fewer hours at school, rest often, or require more time to take tests. Sharing information about concussions with parents, siblings, teachers, counselors, babysitters, coaches, and others who interact with the child helps them understand what has happened and how to meet the child’s needs. Help Prevent Long-Term Problems ​ If you already had a medical condition at the time of your concussion (such as chronic headaches), it may take longer for you to recover from the concussion. Anxiety and depression may also make it harder to adjust to the symptoms of a concussion. While you are healing, you should be very careful to avoid doing anything that could cause a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body. On rare occasions, receiving another concussion before the brain has healed can result in brain swelling, permanent brain damage, and even death, particularly among children and teens. After you have recovered from your concussion, you should protect yourself from having another one. People who have had repeated concussions may have serious long-term problems, including chronic difficulty with concentration, memory, headache, and occasionally, physical skills, such as keeping one’s balance. Learn more about the potential long-term outcomes of concussion and other forms of TBI. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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CT Comprehensive Supports Waiver (0437.R03.00) Provides adult day health, blended supports, group day supports, group supported employment, live-in caregiver (42 CFR §441.303(f)(8)), prevocational services, respite, independent support broker, assisted living, assistive technology, behavioral support services, community companion homes (CCH), community living arrangements (CLA), companion supports aka as adult companion, continuous residential supports, customized employment supports, environmental modifications, health care coordination, individual directed goods and services, individual supported employment, individualized day supports, individualized home supports, interpreter, nutrition, parenting support, peer support, personal emergency response system (PERS), personal support, remote supports service, senior supports, shared living, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, counseling and support services for unpaid caregivers, transitional employment services, transportation, vehicle modifications for individuals developmental disabilities 18 yrs - no max age and individuals with intellectual disabilities 3 yrs - no max age ​ CT Employment and Day Supports (0881.R02.00) Provides adult day health, blended supports, group day supports aka community based day support options, individual supported employment, prevocational services, respite, independent support broker, peer support, assistive technology, behavioral support services, customized employment supports, environmental modifications, group supported employment, individual direct goods and services, individualized day support, interpreter, personal emergency response system (PERS), remote supports services, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, counseling and support services for unpaid caregivers, transitional employment services, transportation, and vehicle modifications for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18 - no max age and individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 3 - no max age. ​ ​ CT HCBS for Elders (0140.R07.00) Provides adult day health, care management, homemaker, personal care assistant, respite, adult family living, assisted living, assistive technology, bill payer, care transitions, chore, chronic disease self-management program, companion, environmental accessibility adaptations, home delivered meals, mental health counseling, PERS, recovery assistant, transportation for aged individuals ages 65 - no max age ​ ​ CT Home and Community Supports Waiver for Persons with Autism (0993.R01.00) Provides live in companion, respite, assistive technology, clinical behavioral support services, community mentor, individual goods and services, interpreter, job coaching, life skills coach, non-medical transportation, personal emergency response system, social skills group, and specialized driving assessment for individuals with autism ages 3 – no max age. ​ ​ CT Individual and Family Support Waiver (0426.R03.00) Provides adult day health, blended supports, community companion homes, group day supports, individual supported employment, live-in companion, prevocational services, respite, independent support broker, assistive technology, behavioral support services, companion supports aka adult companion, continuous residential supports, customized employment supports, environmental modifications, group supported employment, health care coordination, individualized day supports, individualized home supports, individually directed goods and services, interpreter, nutrition, parenting support, peer support, personal emergency response system (PERS), personal support, remote supports services, senior supports, shared living, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, counseling and support services for unpaid caregivers, transitional employment services, transportation, and vehicle modifications for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18 – no max age, and individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 3 – no max age. ​ ​ CT Katie Beckett Waiver (4110.R08.00) Provides case management to individuals with physical disabilities ages 0-22 ​ ​ CT Mental Health Waiver (0653.R03.00) Provides adult day health, community support program, supported employment, assisted living, assistive technology, brief episode stabilization, chore services, home accessibility adaptations, home delivered meals, interpreter, mental health counseling, non-medical transportation, overnight recovery assistant, peer supports, personal emergency response systems, recovery assistant, specialized medical equipment, and transitional case management for individuals with mental illness ages 22 to no max age . ​ CT Personal Care Assistance (0301.R05.00) Provides adult day health, agency-based personal care assistant, care management, meals on wheels, adult family living, mental health counseling, personal emergency response system (PERS) for individuals with physical disabilities ages 18-64. ​ ​ ​

Manufar mu ce mu tallafa wa bukatun mutanen da ke fama da kuma samar da ainihin mafita waɗanda ke inganta rayuwa mai daɗi da lafiya. ; Layin taimako 860 942-0365 ; Sabis na Tallafin Ilimin Ilimi na ABI Resources suna ci gaba da jagorantar hanya don kuma tare da ɗalibai, iyalai, malamai, da ƙwararrun hanyoyin warkewa waɗanda ƙila suna fama da ƙalubalen lafiyar ɗabi'a. Muna taimakawa wajen ganowa, bayar da shawarwari da kuma sadar da bukatun mutum, ga mutum, iyali, da makaranta. Muna aiki kafada da kafada da mutum, iyali, da malamai ban da masu ba da magani da magunguna. Tushen farin ciki da ci gaban ƙuruciya ya dogara ne akan bayyananniyar sadarwa da fahimtar jinƙai na duk abin da ke ciki. ONLINE - REQUEST FORM ​ We support students diagnosed with: Intellectual Disabilities Attention Deficit Autism Spectrum PDD/NOS Dyslexia Emotional Disabilities Learning Disabilities Mental Health Challenges Brain Injury Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Processing Deficits Mood Challenges Energy Challenges Auditory Processing Disorder ​ We have many person-centered services that assist with: Preparation for the school day. Travel to and from school. Travel to and from Doctor and Therapy appointments. Implementation of EIP plans with-in the school and / or Home-based learning. Communication strategies to help students express their feelings, concerns or confusions. Data collection and communication for and with Families, Medical and Therapeutic Providers and the Educational System. Teach social communication skills. Independent living skills training functional academics, like budgeting. Early Independence work field-based training. Healthy home life communication skills and consistent routine activities of daily life. We match students with assistants that they trust and like. We work with all current Medical, Therapeutic and Educational providers. We provide resources for locating specialized help. ABI Resources advocates for the services and supports that many people and schools need to provide school-based behavioral health services. We bring trained community behavioral health professionals into schools to provide care or to link families to resources in the community. We help to provide access to services and supports and help reduce the confusion and isolation experienced by youth that may be experiencing challenges and we support their families. We create and nurture a healthy communication system for and with the Student, Families, the Education System and Therapeutic providers. We help families, school faculty and staff to compassionately understand the early warning signs of behavioral health conditions and how to link students to services. We help to facilitate school-based mental health professionals to coordinate services and supports for and with the person, families, schools and the community mental health system so that the person can successfully complete and enjoy their educational process. We'll make the right match. Do you like HipHop or Country music? Technology or Photography? We'll make sure you share common interests because making the right match between you and your assistant is very important for a long-lasting connection. ​

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What is the MFP Program and what does it do? The MFP program helps a person with the funding and organization of moving out of a medical facility. It helps with setting up housing, necessities, medical equipment and temporary in home caregivers. ​MFP is a federal demonstration grant, received by the CT Department of Social Services from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It was awarded to help rebalance the long-term care system so that individuals have the maximum independence and freedom of choice regarding where they live and receive care and services. The program builds on current programs by offering enhanced community services and support to those who have resided in nursing facilities for at least three months. Under MFP, CT will receive, for those transitioning back to the community, an enhanced Medicaid match of nine million dollars over five years, being reimbursed for 75 percent of costs for the first year back in the community instead of the customary 50 percent. This federal support is a financial incentive for Conn. to reduce the use of more expensive institutional care for Medicaid recipients. The approach is more cost-effective for taxpayers and is expected to lead to improved quality of life for older adults and people with physical and developmental disabilities and mental illness. People transitioning back into the community have the choice of where they want to live, whether it’s the person’s own home, a family member’s home, an apartment or congregate living. ​ Goals of the MFP ​ Increase dollars spent on home and community based services. Increase the percent of people receiving their long-term services in the community relative to those in institutions. Decrease the number of hospital discharges to nursing facilities for those requiring care after discharge. Increase the probability of people returning to the community within the first three months of admission to an institution Transition individuals out of institutions and back into the community Individualized care plans are created based on need. CCCI transition coordinators will provide one-to-one assistance with community supports, system navigation, accessing resources and living arrangements. ABI Resources Connecticut brain injury money follows the person mfp abi waiver program community car ABI Resources Connecticut brain injury money follows the person mfp abi waiver program community care supported living ABI Resources Connecticut brain injury money follows the person mfp abi waiver program community car ABI Resources Connecticut brain injury money follows the person mfp abi waiver program community care supported living ABI Resources Connecticut brain injury money follows the person mfp abi waiver program community car ABI Resources Connecticut brain injury money follows the person mfp abi waiver program community care supported living ABI Resources Connecticut brain injury money follows the person mfp abi waiver program community car ABI Resources Connecticut brain injury money follows the person mfp abi waiver program community care supported living 1/43

Nemo matsuguni masu dacewa na iya zama tsari mai rikitarwa ga mutanen da ke da nakasa, gami da waɗanda suka sami raunin kwakwalwa. A cikin Connecticut, Hukumomin Gidajen Jama'a da yawa (PHAs) suna ba da zaɓuɓɓuka iri-iri. Albarkatun ABI, babban mai ba da sabis na tallafi na nakasa don Shirin Waiver Raunin Kwakwalwa Samun Medicaid, an sadaukar da shi don taimaka wa abokan ciniki wajen kewaya waɗannan zaɓuɓɓukan yadda ya kamata. ; Bayanin Hukumomin Gidajen Jama'a na Connecticut: Connecticut tana alfahari da ɗimbin Hukumomin Gidajen Jama'a (PHAs) waɗanda aka sadaukar don ba da mafita na gidaje masu araha. Waɗannan hukumomin sun yi nisa daga Ansonia zuwa Windsor Locks, kowanne yana ba da dama ta musamman ga mazauna wurin samun matsuguni masu dacewa waɗanda suka dace da takamaiman bukatunsu. Kamfanin ABI Resources ya himmatu wajen samar da hanyoyin samun wadannan muhimman albarkatu, tare da tabbatar da cewa nakasassu sun sami tallafin da suke bukata don nema ga hukumar ta garinsu. ; Muhimman Matakai don Neman Gidajen Jama'a a Connecticut: Zaɓi Hukumar Kula da Gidajen Garinku: Tare da cikakken jerin Hukumomin Gidajen Jama'a na Connecticut, gami da amma ba'a iyakance ga Hukumar Gidajen Gidajen Bridgeport ba, Hukumar Gidajen New Haven, da Hukumar Gidajen Stamford, yana da mahimmanci don fara aiwatar da aikace-aikacenku ta zaɓin hukumar da ke hidimar ku. unguwa. ; Fahimtar Tsarin Aikace-aikacen: Kowace Hukumar Gidaje tana da tsarin aikace-aikacen ta. ABI Resources yana ba da ƙwarewa wajen fahimtar waɗannan hanyoyin, yin aikace-aikacen a matsayin maras kyau kamar yadda zai yiwu ga abokan cinikinmu. ; Yin Amfani da Sashen Gidajen Connecticut: Don ƙarin tallafi da albarkatu, Sashen Gidajen Connecticut yana taka muhimmiyar rawa wajen ba da jagora da taimako ga daidaikun mutane waɗanda ke neman kewaya tsarin gidaje na jama'a. Sabis na Tallafawa Keɓaɓɓen: Abubuwan ABI suna ba da sabis na tallafi na keɓaɓɓu, yana tabbatar da cewa mutane masu nakasa, gami da waɗanda ke ƙarƙashin Tsarin Rauni na Ƙwaƙwalwar Kwakwalwa da Medicaid ke Samu, sun sami ingantaccen taimakon da suke buƙata don amintaccen gidaje. ; Ayyukanmu a Albarkatun ABI ya baiwa abokan ciniki da yawa damar samun nasarar yin amfani da gidaje ta hanyar hukumomi daban-daban kamar Hartford Housing Authority da Norwalk Housing Authority. Waɗannan labarun nasara sun nuna mahimmancin tallafi na musamman don kewaya tsarin aikace-aikacen gidaje na jama'a. ; ; Kewaya shimfidar gidaje na jama'a a Connecticut na iya zama mai ban tsoro, musamman ga masu nakasa. Albarkatun ABI tana tsaye azaman fitilar tallafi, tana ba da jagorar ƙwararru da ayyuka na keɓance don tabbatar da abokan cinikinmu za su sami wurin da za su iya kiran gida. Ta yin aiki kafada da kafada da Hukumomin Gidajen Jama'a na Connecticut, muna ƙoƙarin samar da gidaje ga kowa da kowa, ba tare da la'akari da ƙalubalen su ba. ; Tuntube Mu: Don ƙarin bayani kan yadda albarkatun ABI za su iya taimaka muku ko waɗanda kuke ƙauna don tabbatar da gidajen jama'a a Connecticut, da fatan za a tuntuɓe mu. Ƙwararrun ƙwararrunmu a shirye suke don ba da tallafi da jagorar da kuke buƙata kowane mataki na hanya.

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I HAVE A BRAIN INJURY. FINDING A JOB WHEN YOU HAVE A BRAIN INJURY. ​ Having a job provides us with feelings of self-worth, responsibility and independence. It nurtures our sense of accomplishment. ​ Common Challenges . ​Asking for accommodations Over-Cautious employers Mixed or very short working schedules Making money and losing essential support services Bringing your personal assistant Maintaining concentration and attention. Quick or extreme fatigue Speech Memory loss Social relationships Emotional Behavioral Physical abilities Limited vision ​ Assessing Your Abilities and Skills. Think about factors in the workplace that will negatively affect your condition. Some conditions may make you sensitive to certain environmental conditions, such as temperature extremes or certain substances in the workplace. For example, you may have respiratory issues that are aggravated by humidity in the air or dust and fumes. Or you may have hearing issues that are irritated by noise or vibrations from moving machinery. You may also have discomfort working at heights or with certain odors. Identifying your comfort levels with these factors will ensure you only pursue work positions that will suit your condition and not harm you in any way. ​ ​ Use a Variety of Job-Seeking Techniques Personal contacts Classified ads Campus job-placement services Job-placement assistance through temp agencies Disability advocacy or support groups Vocational rehabilitation agencies Take advantage of the Internet When you apply for a position, FOCUS on your qualifications and abilities. ​ ​ Do Your Homework First. Research the company you're applying to. Check with disability advocacy groups to see if the company has a good reputation for hiring, training and promoting workers with disabilities. Find out their strengths and weaknesses. Many corporations' Web sites provide lots of information Know how your background and experience fit with the company. Be prepared to discuss why your strengths. Being familiar with the company, shows you're motivated to work for them. ​ ​ Know What Technologies Can Help You Work Effectively Your skills may be maximized through assistive technology. Speech recognition software StickyKeys Auto-correct, for instance Adjusting a monitor's resolution can make big difference when reading small print easier for people with limited vision. ​ Decide When to Disclose Your Disability Even though federal law states you aren't required to reveal your disability, unless it relates to completing essential job functions, consider being open on this subject. If you volunteer this information, the employer may see you as a strong and confident person. Depending on the circumstances, you could describe your limitations in a resume, cover letter, or job application. If you need a special schedule make this clear on your application, employers dislike being misled. Identify your physical abilities. Consider how your condition affects your ability to do certain work-related activities like sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. ​ Make the Interview Easy for the Employer If you are bringing an interpreter, wheelchair, guide dog, etc. notify your interviewers so they can prepare in advance. As needed, inquire about accessible entrances to the building and the best route once inside to get to your interview . ​ Role-Play If your disability makes you do certain tasks differently, are you comfortable explaining how you will perform the job? Try role-playing the situation with a trusted friend, team member or family member. Practice explaining how you will perform your job and what accommodations, if any, you need. Describe how the company would benefit from hiring you. ​ Dress Appropriately Unless specifically encouraged to dress casually, follow the universal code about what to wear to an interview: Dress business casual. For people with limited mobility, the process of dressing for a job interview can be quite a challenge, but it's worth it. ​ Bring Samples of Your Work and Extra Resumes A clean, printed resume. Ask friends and family to write short references about your abilities. Your employer may want to know how well you maintain concentration and attention in the workplace, and your ability to understand, remember and carry out instructions. Samples allow you to illustrate your skills with specific examples. ​ Anticipate and Address Potential Concerns Directly You know some people have fears and prejudices about workers with disabilities, even when they don't express these attitudes directly. If you want the job, you must allay these concerns. Using examples from your own life or prior work experience, discuss how you accomplish activities that challenge you, like getting around the workplace, communicating with others, using equipment and so forth. ​ Handle Illegal Interview Questions with Grace The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 made it illegal for employers to ask about medical history during an interview. If you are asked an inappropriate question, respond diplomatically. Try: "Nothing in my personal life will keep me from doing an outstanding job in this position." This answer should satisfy a prospective employer's concerns about your ability to get the job done. ​ Start identifying your career path. Explore your work preferences and understand your strengths in under two minutes. Future-proof yourself for tomorrow's jobs by discovering your work interests based on your personal traits. Click here: To Start identifying your career path in 4 easy online steps. ​ Finding a Job - ( Some Great Options ) ​ Look for a position through a temporary agency. Temporary agency employment is a great way to get back into the workforce, gain skills, and reorient yourself to the current job market. Some of the largest temporary agencies are: Manpower Temp jobs Kelly Services, Inc. Monroe Staffing Services Temporaries of New England TempsNow! Temporary Staffing Hamilton Connections, Inc. Aerotek, an Allegis Group company A.R. Mazzotta Excel Partners The Hire Source Express Services, Inc Target Temps Advantage Resourcing J. 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abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial 1/2 Teaching Self-care takes many forms and is a crucial piece of mental wellness. Checking your feelings during and after a self-care activity ca n help you know what works well for you. Some activities are nourishing, depending on how you are feeling that day. Here are eight types of self-care and examples to consider: ​ PHYS ICAL SE LF-CARE Self-care has to do with fe eling physically well and maintaining physical health. ​ • Sleep or rest • Stretching, walking, or exercise that feels good • Keeping medical appointments • Healthy food • Fresh air ​ EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE Self-care involves attending to your emotions, finding empathy and self-compassion, and seeking help when needed. ​ • Journal or talk it out • Stress management • Listen to or make music/art • Self-compassion • Counseling ​ ​ SOCIAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with a healthy family and social relationships. ​ • Time with others (in person or virtually) • Healthy Boundaries • Balancing alone time and social time (or small groups and large groups) • Positive social media • Asking for help ​ ​ SPIRITUAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with religious beliefs or spirituality. ​ • Connection • Prayer or meditation • Reflection • Attending worship services or groups (if applicable) • Nature ​ ​ PERSONAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with knowing and honoring yourself and what you enjoy. ​ • Listening to yourself (getting out of autopilot) • Hobbies • Treating yourself • Trying something new • Getting to know yourself ​ ​ HOME ENVIRONMENT SELF-CARE Self-care involves maintaining a safe, functional, and comfortable home environment. ​ • Safety • Security and stability • Cleaning and organizing (whatever that means for you) • Comfy space • Healthy living environment ​ FINANCIAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with maintaining your financial goals and obligations. ​ • Money management and budgeting • Saving • Seeking help or information • “Fun” money • Paying bills ​ ​ WORK, SCHOOL, CAREGIVING, OR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Self-care has to do with attending to your needs in the realms of work, school, caregiving, or other responsibilities. ​ • Time management • Feeling productive and valued • Learning and developing skills (and seeking help when needed) • Healthy work boundaries and communication • Break time ​ ​