Making Headway Winter 2023

The Synapse and Brain Regeneration 


The past decade has brought new hope that the damaged brain is capable of healing itself.


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Life Care Planning for Catastrophic Brain Injury 


Catastrophic brain injury often results in long-term physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes that can be complicated and difficult to manage. A life care plan is essential for managing catastrophic brain injury.


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Benefits of Assistive Technology 


How people live and work has changed dramatically over the past decades as technology is now seamlessly integrated into our daily lives. From television remotes, computers, GPS systems, doorbell cameras, and the like, we have all moved towards dependence on technology. 


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Listing of Brain Injury Associations/Brain Injury Alliances (USA)


Although the DLF is primarily focused on basic scientific research that will promote recovery and regeneration of the injured brain, we recognize that access to information, services, and resources is extremely important to improving the lives of individuals with brain injury and their families. With this in mind, we are providing a listing of each state and the District Columbia with links to their respective Brain Injury Association or Brain Injury Alliance. 


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16 Brain Injury Model Systems Centers


The Traumatic Brain Injury - Model System Centers


The TBI Model System centers provide a multidisciplinary system of rehabilitation care, including emergency medical, acute medical, and post-acute services to improve care and outcomes for people with TBI. In addition to providing direct services, these centers play a pivotal role in building the national capacity for high-quality treatment and research, serving persons with TBI, their families, and the communities in which they reside. 


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