This guide is a recovery support tool to assist caregivers of service members and veterans who have sustained a traumatic brain injury at any severity level. This 2021 revision replaces the original guide released in 2010.
Topics include:
Understanding TBI: This section includes information on types and diagnosis of TBI, the health care team, and what the recovery process may look like.
Caregiver Strategies for Managing the Effects of TBI: This section includes information about understanding and addressing the different symptoms of TBI for the caregiver.
Becoming a Family Caregiver: This section covers starting the caregiver journey, becoming an advocate, and learning how to take care of oneself.
Caregiver Resources: This section includes helpful links for caregivers, printable forms and a glossary.
