Comments on: UCF Launches First Traumatic Brain Injury Program of Its Kind In The U.S. http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/03/03/ucf-launches-first-traumatic-brain-injury-program-of-its-kind-in-the-us/ Fri, 15 May 2009 17:30:46 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Patricia Brock http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/03/03/ucf-launches-first-traumatic-brain-injury-program-of-its-kind-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Patricia Brock Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:48:27 +0000 http://dwklaw.com/blog/2008/03/03/ucf-launches-first-traumatic-brain-injury-program-of-its-kind-in-the-us/#comment-4 Mr. King: I echo your applause for UCF's program. As a Life Care Planner I have been extremely disheartened about the non-existence of services for those with TBI in the community. When these folks complete their inpatient rehabilitation after their initial injury, there are very few avenues for them to pursue in order to return to maximum function. Of the options available, only the people with exceptional insurance or unlimited funds are able to participate. At a recent Life Care Planning Summit I was made aware of the fact that a large number of our troops in Iraq are sustaining concussive brain injuries due to the constant exposure to explosive devices. This will become a major area of concern for returning veterans of this war. Mr. King: I echo your applause for UCF’s program. As a Life Care Planner I have been extremely disheartened about the non-existence of services for those with TBI in the community. When these folks complete their inpatient rehabilitation after their initial injury, there are very few avenues for them to pursue in order to return to maximum function. Of the options available, only the people with exceptional insurance or unlimited funds are able to participate.

At a recent Life Care Planning Summit I was made aware of the fact that a large number of our troops in Iraq are sustaining concussive brain injuries due to the constant exposure to explosive devices. This will become a major area of concern for returning veterans of this war.

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