Imagine coming home some day and receiving a phone call that a loved one has been in an accident that has or may leave them with a traumatic brain injury and their n life may be at stake. The thought may leave you without words or the ability to answer the question: What would you do? No one expects tragedy to happen to a member of their family. In the case that a loved one acquires a traumatic brain Injury, the lives of everyone in the family changes instantly. Whether you are a spouse, parent or an extended family member, you will be called upon to watch over them during their ordeal or take care of him or her after the release from the hospital.  Only you as the family member can give your traumatic brain injury survivor the support system needed to help them recover physically and  recover his or her life. This section of BIOS is devoted to giving insight and advice to keep in mind in the event that a member of your family one faces a similar emergency.

Whenever an emergency like this happens, it is a truly difficult and startling time to hear about a loved-one’s life in jeopardy, due to an event that has caused a traumatic brain injury. Remember, your loved one can get through this with family and friends by their side. Family and friends should be aware that the healing process after a traumatic brain injury is no easy undertaking.