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How Private Home Care Preserves Dignity and Independence

When we are at a cookout making small talk, inevitably, people ask what you do for a living. I describe private home care.

Generally, I mention a basic idea of what it entails, “caregivers come to the home to make sure mom is safe and can age-in-place,” I explain.

For the most part, they get it, and for small talk, it is a perfect explanation, as most don’t want a monologue about home care.

Peace of Mind

If you were to ask me what the essential parts of my business are, it would be providing peace of mind to adult children and dignity to seniors.

The dignity side of this business was etched into my brain because of my own experiences.

When my mom had cancer, she said it was bad enough cancer was taking her life, but the salt in the wound was taking her dignity first.

When people depend on others for care, even giving them a small amount of dignity is huge. Going from feeling that you have no dignity to twenty percent is a big improvement for someone in such a critical position.

Preserving Dignity

I saw this with my mom, who declined in the same manner as many of our clients.

Each decline came with an ominous sense of what the near future would bring. While we couldn’t control that inevitable outcome, we could try and provide her with as much dignity as possible.

We chose 24-hour care for the last month or two of her life. We decided that private home care services would give my mom the most dignity possible, as she didn’t want her family helping with showering and personal care when she could no longer handle it herself.

Family members of our clients are looking for the peace of mind that comes with private home care services.

They want to be able to sleep at night, knowing that someone is there in case their parents need anything. We often refer to our caregivers as lifeguards. While they might not be saving a life, they are watching and ready to jump into action at a moment’s notice.

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Speed of Response

This, too, was important for us as my mother declined.

Our situation was rapid. We found out about cancer in April, and my mom passed away in August; even with chemotherapy, there was not much that could slow the cancer’s growth – we had caught it too late.

This meant my father and I needed the 24-hour private home care services as much as my mom did. My dad was stressed and couldn’t handle being the family caregiver. He was still processing the situation.

Understandably, he was barely hanging on. A caregiver in the home overnight allowed him to sleep, even if it was a little.

Medical Emergencies

It allowed him peace of mind of knowing that my mom was okay and there would be someone there to wake him in case an emergency arose.

For families, having that peace of mind allows them to rest. It allows them to breathe and process the situation they are in.

For most, this is the first time being a family caregiver. They are thrust into the pool’s deep end, not knowing if they will sink or swim. Having a caregiver as a backup allows them to know they are not alone and can take a break if only for an hour or two, to take a nap.

Private Home Caregivers

As for caregivers, too often, they are forgotten and treated poorly.

Many clients love and support their caregivers, but you would be surprised how many clients’ family members will have a lack of respect for their caregivers.

Even worse are many agencies. Caregivers are recruited by dozens of agencies each year. Still, many have horror stories of not getting paid, being treated like a commodity rather than a person, and being downright disrespectful.

In all of these scenarios, it is important to take everything with a grain of salt, as there are two sides to every story, but the point is many caregivers feel like they are forgotten by their employees, clients, or both parties.

The nature of the private home care business does create that situation.

Caregivers are needed in a crisis, and then once things have stabilized, someone has moved to a facility, or has passed away, the relationship is over. As quickly as they were needed, they were not.

But caregivers mourn their clients, especially after providing private home care services for months or years.

Caregiver Recognition

We visit our caregivers to reward them with the Caregiver of the Month award, which includes flowers, a gift card, a certificate, and a picture with the boss – many are emotional, break down into tears, are speechless, and FaceTime with their friends and family members.

I don’t think this is because of the flowers or the gift card, or me, the boss, for that matter. It is the well-deserved respect and dignity they are getting.

It is recognition for them. Many of our caregivers are from Africa and have been away from family for years, working 90 hours per week with multiple families and agencies.

Meanwhile, many agencies never recognize the efforts they put forth.

Key Takeaways

When people ask what I do, I probably should say something like, “I run a business that provides caregivers the ability to give senior dignity as they age-in-place and provides peace of mind to their adult-children that they are safe at home,” but that is a mouthful.

Overall, that is the problem we are solving.

We give seniors dignity and help them age at home.

As a result, they have as much independence as possible without resorting to a nursing home.

We give their children the peace of mind and confidence that they are making the right decision keeping their parents safe in their own home and allowing them to sleep a little easier.

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Fall Prevention: How to Prevent and Respond to a Hurt Senior

Falls are common in older adults, with the CDC reporting 36 million falls yearly. With one out of every five falls causing an injury and 3 million emergency room visits due to falls in older adults each year, it becomes clear why fall prevention is crucial for preserving the health and well-being of your loved one as they get older.

Continue reading for tips on preventing falls at home and what to do should a fall occur.

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Health Factors That Can Increase Fall Risk

Those with an elderly relative should know the health factors that increase fall risk. This is because identifying these factors allows you to take the proper precautions for safeguarding your relative’s belongings, preventing falls at home, and knowing how to respond appropriately to minimize damages and get your loved one quick assistance.

Some health factors that can increase fall risk include:

  • resting and standing blood pressure
  • heart rate and rhythm
  • visual activity
  • hearing impairments
  • pain in the neck, spine, or extremities
  • muscle weakness, especially in the legs
  • any deformities
  • any limitations in range of motion

By being aware of the health conditions affecting your loved one, you can better help them properly manage these conditions, such as through medication. Knowing these health conditions may also make home care assistance a valuable option to help prevent elderly falls, as they can help your loved one manage their conditions and take their medication as prescribed.

For individuals with the above health factors, assistive devices, such as a cane or walker, may be helpful for an elderly loved one with declining mobility since they help them to travel safely.

How to Safeguard Your Home from Falls

For those looking to safeguard their loved one’s home and prevent elderly falls, the following tips can guide where to start. Proper nutrition and diet can also reduce fall risk.

However, before getting into the tips, it is essential to remember to always include your loved one in the following elements. Bringing up these concerns with your loved one not only helps them feel as though they are maintaining independence over their life and what happens in it, but it also increases their likelihood to accept the new changes they must make for fall prevention.

Identify Trip Hazards in Their Home

When walking through your loved one’s home, you will want to look for anything that sticks out or gets in the way, especially in frequent walkways.

When preventing elderly falls, be on the lookout for the following:

  • throw rugs
  • clutter
  • steep or long steps
  • poor lighting
  • pets
  • extension cords in walkways
  • sloping driveway
  • sidewalk cracks
  • wet floors
  • spills

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Remove Tripping and Slipping Items

Once you have identified the tripping and slipping hazards in your loved one’s home, it is time to remove them or address the aspect that may lead to a fall. For example, if your loved one has an area rug with one corner bent up, removing the rug entirely is one option, while another option is to secure the end of the rug so that it does not curl up.

Remove Clutter

Clutter and loose items on your loved one’s floors, and walking paths are just asking to be tripped over, which is why it is best to remove the clutter and keep these walkways clear. If clutter continually builds up in your loved one’s home, home care assistance can help your loved one put items away where they belong and maintain clear pathways.

Place Non-Slip Strips

Placing non-slip strips on the steps and floors that are especially slippery can help prevent your loved one’s feet from sliding out from under them. This is especially important for those with steps going up and down daily.

Adding a non-slip strip or rubber mat to your loved one’s shower or bathtub floor is also helpful in preventing elderly falls while bathing. Yet another beneficial addition to a shower or bathtub is a grab bar that your loved one can use to balance themselves or a shower seat that will provide them with a place to sit while bathing, further assisting fall prevention.

 

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Be Cautious in the Snow

When the weather dips down and becomes icy, put sand or salt on icy surfaces, or hire someone to do this service for your loved one if you can. Additionally, ensuring your loved one has a good pair of snow boots with good traction can help fall prevention in winter.

It is best to ensure your elderly loved one knows to exercise caution when walking outside, especially when ice or snow is on the ground. Because of the significant increase in fall risk these weather conditions cause, they shouldn’t go outside alone when winter weather appears.

Rearrange Furniture

To help prevent falls at home, help rearrange your loved one’s furniture, so there is plenty of room for them to walk around freely. This ensures they won’t catch their leg on a chair or table while navigating a tight space, which could lead to a fall.

Increase Accessibility of Frequently Used Items

If you notice that your loved one is often reaching up high to grab an item, it is usually a good idea to move these frequently used items so that they are easier to grab. In particular, you will want to move anything your loved one has to reach or climb for regularly.

 

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How to Respond to a Fall Emergency

While falling may seem minor to younger people, it can be dangerous for older adults, especially if an elderly fall prevention plan is not in place. Home care assistance agencies specialize in preventing elderly falls in these situations.

First, assess the immediate environment for hazards if you are there when the fall occurs. This is important because you won’t want to move your loved one unless they are in danger from their position, such as if they fell when crossing the road. If your environmental assessment determines that they are okay to stay in that spot, we recommend leaving them there while you move on to the next step.

Securing the Area

Once you or a caregiver have secured the area, remain calm as you look for injuries, such as bleeding, bruises, broken bones, or sprains. Ask your loved one if they are experiencing any pain and where.

If your loved one is not badly hurt and wants to get up, find two sturdy chairs and place one at their head and one at their feet. Then, help your loved one roll onto their side before pressing up onto their hands and knees. Then, allow them to use the chair by their head to find a kneeling position. Have them lean their stronger leg forward while leaning on the seat, then bring the other chair directly behind them, having them sit back into this chair.

While you should guide your loved one through these steps and assist where needed, they must do most of the work. If they cannot, call 911 to have assistance and get them medical help if needed.

Aiding Response Time

If your loved one has just experienced a fall, or you wish to be proactive before one occurs, it helps to take some safety measures that will allow you to respond to the fall as soon as possible.

Wearable emergency response devices provide a way to connect elderly patients with help. Since they are always wearing these devices, they can call for help even if they cannot get up after falling.

GPS trackers offer another way to quickly respond to a fall, as they provide you and other family members with your loved one’s exact location so that no matter where they are, you can send for help.

Yet another surveillance option is physicological/activity monitors, offered by Minute Women Home Care, which can alert the family or caregiver when an emergency or something unusual occurs.

Key Takeaways

Falls are a common concern in older adults, so we recommend that adults be aware of what they can do to help fall prevention at home and respond accordingly should one occur.

Identifying trip hazards is one of the most important steps for elderly fall prevention, with throw rugs the most common culprit. Safeguarding the home from falls is also vital as adults become older, which involves addressing these trip hazards by removing throw rugs or securing loose ends, removing clutter, rearranging furniture, being cautious in the snow, and making frequently used items more accessible.

Should a fall occur, it is best to stay calm as you assess your loved one and their environment. If they are safe to get up and are not injured, you can help them get up, but they should do the majority of the work on their own.

Falls are a significant concern for adults as they consider the well-being of their elderly parents, which is why home care assistance can be a great source of comfort. With home care assistance, you know that your loved one is not alone, and they have someone who knows how to respond should a fall occur, minimizing harm to your loved one and helping them get quick treatment if needed.

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12 Common Private Home Care Questions (Part 1)

What are some of the most critical private home care questions to ask agencies when interviewing them? Today we get into the first six out of twelve topics to ask an agency when looking for elderly care services. This blog isn’t a complete list, but it is a great start. Talk to us on social media if you have thoughts or ideas about it!

What you should ask:

1) Do You Insure Your Private Home Care Workers?

If an agency does not insure its caregivers, this should be a deal-breaker for you.

If the caregivers are not employees, they’re probably not under insurance by the company. This loophole can lead to some significant issues.

First, if a caregiver gets injured on the job, they will look to the family for compensation.

It happened in the family’s home while caring for a family member. So we will include you in any lawsuits if it comes to that.

The insurance also works both ways. If the caregiver does something negligent, an employed and insured caregiver has a company behind it.

If it is just an individual, it becomes unlikely they have the kind of funds to compensate your family for their mistake.

2) How Do You Vet Caregivers?

How does your agency find, interview, and vet caregivers before they begin casework at home?

Do you perform local background checks, or do you rely on a more national database?

One issue we have in Massachusetts is that all the states in New England are relatively small. It only takes a few hours to drive through multiple states.

As a result, a caregiver could face a criminal conviction in New Hampshire and still commute to Massachusetts for work. A state-only background check will miss their conviction in Massachusetts. This loophole is far from ideal.

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3) How Do You Train Your Staff?

Is there training before going out in the field? What about ongoing training?

Having a home health aid receive refresher courses on the tasks they do every day is crucial. It is essential for the caregiver’s and the client’s safety and success.

So how does your agency of choice approach training? Online? In-person? Both?

Lastly, find out what the company invests back into their caregivers to see how committed they are to elderly care.

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4) Do You Have In-House Office Staff?

The office staff of a private home care agency is essential. I believe the consistency of office staff shows that things are stable at the company.

Of course, turnover for in-home care is a part of the business. But if you regularly see constant, repeated turnover of the same positions, it is safe to say things are turbulent at best.

Your concern is that it takes time to find the right person, train them, and trust that they know home senior care. While that is happening, the chances are that something falls through the cracks. You don’t want to be that client who becomes neglected.

This stuff happens at every company – we all make mistakes – but when it is a rotating door of employees, be aware that the boat might be hitting some rocky weather.

5) How Long Have You Been In Business?

We started Minute Women Home Care in 1969. But why is that important?

You might not want to do business with a brand new agency and owner learning the ropes.

The situation might be that the new company owner has decades of experience in home health and finally went out on their own. That’s fine.

But many private home care franchises make money by opening more locations. Some of the franchisees’ past business experience has nothing to do with home health, and now they see the baby-boomer population as an opportunity.

Listen, we all start somewhere but get a feel from the staff’s background and experience. Not all experienced companies are great, and not all new companies are bad, but keep the company’s age in mind.

6) What Happens If I’m Unsatisfied With A Caregiver?

What happens if you are unhappy with the performance of a caregiver? You feel their work is shoddy.

Find out how quickly your home senior care agency can replace a home health aid with a new one who might fit the case.

There can be degrees of how quickly you want this to happen. Maybe the caregiver is good, but the personality is not a fit, so it’s not urgent.

Maybe you lost trust because of a service failure and need immediate hourly care services. Find out how quickly that can happen.

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Minute Women Home Care In “Aging In Place Conversations”

LEXINGTON, MA, September 22, 2022 – Minute Women Home Care is proud to announce its contribution to the upcoming book “Aging In Place Conversations” by Scott Fulton. Our CEO Ryan McEniff offered several quotes in the upcoming book about the importance of arranging care for the seniors in your life.

Whether you’re just starting your retirement journey, the child of a widow, or a seasoned lifelong caregiver, “Aging in Place Conversations: What Industry Experts Have to Say” answers some of the top questions encountered when developing an Aging-in-Place plan. Our goal is to help families looking for private caregivers consider all their options.

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The book will release on September 29, but you can preorder your copy using this link: https://naipc.memberclicks.net/preorder#!/.

Our Mission

Minute Women Home Care’s mission is to provide exceptional senior care services for our clients, enabling them to live with dignity and respect in a safe and supportive home environment. Our team-oriented working environment fosters staff satisfaction and growth, which translates to superior customer service and a commitment to providing the best possible in-home care. We will be the easiest and most convenient support network for your family.

About the National Aging In Place Council (NAIPC)

The National Aging in Place Council is a senior support network. We work together to solve your problems. NAIPC believes that an overwhelming majority of older Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. However, they lack awareness of home and community-based services that make independent living possible.

Most Americans do not make a plan to age in place. However, it would help if you started thinking about one before you plan to retire. Creating a plan can prevent unexpected events from becoming crises that compromise one’s ability to live independently.

Like many of us planned to go to college, we should have a plan to age. In planning for college, we knew what school we would attend, approximately what we would spend on books and tuition, where we would live, and what we would do for transportation. A plan to age needs to be just as detailed and common.

If that is your goal, we urge you to take advantage of our senior assistance services. Our members are healthcare, senior services, elder law, design, and home remodeling experts. We will help you meet the needs of our aging population. You can rest assured that we will assist you to remain independent in the housing of your choice.

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How to Transition from Hospital to Home After a Stroke

Do you suddenly find yourself in a position where you need to provide stroke care? The day that you or your loved one is well enough to be discharged from the hospital is a day that should fill you with happiness.

Often, this is not the case. It is frequently a day filled with anxiety. This day marks the start of a new way of life for you and the stroke survivor. Particularly severe cases may require hourly care from a professional caregiver.

Keep reading for a step-by-step guide to understanding stroke care at home. You’ll learn about:

Stroke Survivors and Caregivers

On the part of the survivor, they will likely be very glad to be home. No more uncomfortable beds, total lack of privacy, less than stellar food, a near-constant stream of loud noises, and having blood taken at all hours of the day and night. In many cases, after hospital or rehab discharge, people feel a lot better being in the surroundings that are familiar and comfortable to them.

For the caregiver, particularly if that caregiver happens to be a close relative of the stroke survivor, you will feel happy that your loved one is medically stable enough to come home. But stroke care may also fill you with dread. You may feel incredibly fearful that you will be unable to properly take care of your loved ones and meet their needs.

The Struggles of Becoming a Caregiver

And here is the quiet part that is rarely said out loud – you may feel resentful at suddenly having to be a caregiver. You may feel burdened and angry that your life will change forever. And you may feel ashamed that you have these feelings.

We recommend that you do not share those feelings with the stroke survivor, as they undoubtedly feel immense guilt at causing such a major disruption to everyone’s life.

You can take steps to lessen the burden and stressful decision-making concerning their transition home. Knowledge and preparation are the keys to making this transition ad smooth ad possible for both caregiver and survivor.

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How to Prepare Your Home for a Stroke Survivor

Certain rooms of the house will need more attention than others. Certain spaces and rooms are more likely to cause falls because of slippery surfaces and small spaces. This hazard is typically the case concerning kitchens and bathrooms. Depending on your survivor’s unique needs after stroke treatment, modifications to their home may be necessary.

The best thing to do with home modifications is to have a home evaluation. This service generally involves a caseworker or occupational therapist trained in at-home care evaluations. They can tell you the changes or preparations needed to provide stroke treatment. 

If the hospital does not recommend this service, you can certainly ask your doctor or caseworker, and they will refer you to someone who can help. Doing this will help you feel a little less overwhelmed as you will not need to make the decisions regarding modifications to the home. Someone will tell you exactly what may require modification based on the survivor’s unique needs.

Invest in At-Home Following Stroke Treatment

You may want to investigate purchasing adaptive tools as well. The cost of certain items or modifications to your home may be eligible for insurance reimbursement. You’ll have to check with the survivor’s insurance company to verify.

A wonderful online store devoted to adaptive equipment for people with disabilities is The Wright Stuff. You can find almost anything on this website, from minor items like kitchen and writing utensils to bigger items such as shower chairs, ramps, and walkers.

If your loved one suffered a severe stroke, it might be worth looking into around-the-clock senior care.

How to Responsibly Communicate with a Stroke Survivor

Before we get into specific modifications that may need to happen at your home, let’s talk about how to go about speaking to the stroke survivor. Your language toward them needs to be very empathetic.

These survivors are feeling lots of awful things right now. They are scared, and they feel guilty about burdening people. They feel lost and devastated that their life has turned upside down in a short period. If the wrong thing is said to them, it can leave the stroke survivor feeling exponentially worse. They are very fragile right now.

They may feel extremely depressed once they realize that returning to work may not be an option (it, of course, may be an option). But that is key for others to understand– realizing that they will most likely be living the rest of their life in a disabled body takes some time.

A stroke survivor rarely realizes this immediately. It takes time, sometimes months of hourly care. Keep reading to learn our best stroke treatment tips for your loved one.

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Top 7 Stroke Care Dialogue Tips

  1. First and foremost, be patient with them! They need to re-learn many movements and functions. Please don’t add to their feelings of frustration by exhibiting impatience with them.
  2. Never say, “Do you know how much I’ve done for you?” This statement will dramatically increase the feelings of guilt that they are already feeling.
  3. They will likely need to sleep quite a lot. Extra sleep is very normal after a brain injury, and the fatigue can last years. It is not a sign of laziness.
  4. If they do not feel up to attending a social event, try not to make them feel bad about it.
  5. Please never say, “you’re lucky to be alive.” Many people who have lived through a stroke do not feel lucky to be alive, especially in the first months or even years.
  6. Don’t ever tell them they’re acting grumpy. Stroke survivors work through devasting emotions and deserve empathy.
  7. Provide love, caring, and support. Part of this is not consistently thinking that you need to do everything for them. They want to maintain a sense of independence as much as possible. Try to refrain from providing help unless they ask for it.

Top 10 Stroke Care Home Preparation Tips

So now, let’s get into some tips and common home modifications that may make the stroke survivor more comfortable and safer at home.

  1. Get a call bell with a pager that your loved one can use if they need help. 
  2. If the survivor is currently using a cane or walker and is coming home to a two-story house, it helps keep the assistive device on both home floors.
  3. Practice fall prevention at home. Clear all walkways of throw rugs that can lead to tripping.
  4. It is also a good idea to ensure walkways, halls, and other tight spaces are well-lit.
  5. Get a long-handled reacher/grabber tool.
  6. Cover up cords. Any loose cords and cables out in the open are big tripping hazards. Consider mounting these to the wall.
  7. Place all frequently used items (TV remotes, phones, and books) within easy reach of where the stroke survivor will be spending most of their downtime.
  8. You may need to rearrange furniture to make a room more spacious.
  9. It may help install house handrails, not just stairs, hallways, and other flat surfaces.
  10. Keep all medication in a convenient central location for ease of access.

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How to Reorganize Your Kitchen and Bathroom for Stroke Survivors

The kitchen and bathroom are the two main areas where people may fall if they have balance issues. Almost all people that recently had a stroke will have balance issues. So, what are some things that you can do to help?

Always assess the unique needs of your loved one and make decisions based on that. All strokes will cause different disabilities. Solutions that help one stroke survivor may hinder another. Please keep reading to learn our top 10 tips for at-home care for stroke survivors.

Top 10 Home Reorganization Tips for Stroke Survivors

  1. Reorganize the kitchen. Throw out any pots, pans, or utensils you don’t need. Try to keep it simple.
  2. Make sure there is good overhead lighting.
  3. Place all frequently used utensils and kitchen tools in a box on the counter within easy reach.
  4. Remove all mats that are not secured down. These are a tripping hazard.
  5. One-piece stove tops can be very helpful as they allow pots and pans to slide off the stove instead of being lifted. This appliance allows for easier and safer removal of hot items.
  6. Get an array of non-slip pads underneath plates, bowls, and cutting boards.
  7. Buy adaptive utensils such as rocker knives, forks, spoons with gripped handles, and adaptive plates with sections and lips. These can all minimize the risk of cuts and spills. 
  8. For a wheelchair user, modifications such as lower countertops will be helpful. Also, lowering the sink and removing the cabinet underneath will allow the wheelchair to slide right in for easy use of the sink.
  9. Another tip for the sink – uses a hands-free, automatic, or electronic touch faucet.
  10. Keep soap nearby to reduce extra trips into the bathroom to wash hands.

Be Patient With Your Stroke Survivor

These suggestions are just the tip of the iceberg when helping someone with stroke treatment. It’s a lifelong battle and an existential crisis for the survivor. The most important thing you can do as a caregiver is to have patience. Certain tasks will take the stroke survivor longer, or they may need to completely re-learn how to do something. You may find yourself repeating the same instructions over and over to the stroke survivor about how to perform something.

That’s frustrating. Anytime we must repeat ourselves over and over is frustrating. But please remember that you are dealing with someone who recently suffered an injury to the brain. The frustration you may feel sometimes is nothing compared to the rollercoaster of emotions you are dealing with now. 

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