Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Heads Up Alaska
Heads Up Alaska: Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury
Jeffry has come a long way in his recovery. Every day brings steps toward independence.
Justice Elusive For Nunchuck Assault Victim
Wesley Weinburger was attacked in Peters Creek about three years ago. He said Patrick Nakada, a trained martial artist, attacked him from behind with nunchucks.
Eagle River Man, Attacked From Behind, Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury
Wesley Weinburger may seem like a typical 22-year-old. But after spending a few minutes with him, you can see he’s different.
Heads Up Alaska: Protecting Your Head
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and that is certainly the case when it comes to preventing traumatic brain injuries. Having the right headgear can be key.
Heads Up Alaska: The More You Know
The month of March is dedicated to the causes and consequences of brain injury and the need for better prevention, research and advocacy on behalf of those who suffer an injury.
Heads Up Alaska: Brain Age
When you suffer a traumatic brain injury, everything changes regardless of age.
Heads Up Alaska: Making A Difference
It’s almost a guarantee when you talk to someone in Alaska’s TBI community that this man is mentioned in the first sentence or shortly thereafter.
Heads Up Alaska: Inside Support Groups
Feeling isolated from your community is one of the affects of living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Support groups are one place where they don’t even need to speak a word to feel understood.
Heads Up Alaska: Community Support
Community support for people with a traumatic brain injury can be life changing.
Heads Up Alaska: Heading Into Surgery
When someone has a traumatic brain injury, emergency surgery can be the best option for recovery.
