That Omnipotent Beast… · THAT OMNIPOTENT BEAST… FATIGUE • Introduction • Recognizing the...
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THAT OMNIPOTENT BEAST…
FATIGUE
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THAT OMNIPOTENT BEAST… FATIGUE
• Introduction
• Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of the Big Hairy “F” word
• Impact on:
• Survivor
• Circle of Care: Family and Friends
Health Care Providers
Legal representatives
• Co-Existing with that Beast… activities to help us participate in life
• Helping each other on this long journey
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FATIGUE
ABI Survivors daily life activities are impactful in diminishing
our energy reserves and cognitive resources, causing us to
combust under a cloud of fatigue.
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RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
FATIGUE… MY JOURNEY
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BRAIN TIRED
•One Survivor’s description of how FATIGUE
affects him
•How does your ABI Survivor describe FATIGUE
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FATIGUE… MY JOURNEY
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A BALANCING ACT
Before My Brain Injury
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A BALANCING ACT
After My Brain Injury
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A BALANCING ACT
During My Recovery
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A BALANCING ACT
How I Balance My Day
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IMPACT ON OUR CIRCLE OF CARE
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TEMPERING FATIGUE
• Pacing
• Exercise
• Environment
• Mindfulness
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TEMPERING FATIGUE
• Social Activities
• Creative Outlets
• Professional Care
• Communication
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WHEN FATIGUE CAN’T BE TEMPERED THEN WHAT?
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THE SUN WILL COME UP… TOMORROW
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SAYING GOODBYE TO THE “F” WORD ………
FOR NOW
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QUESTIONS
www.abimyjourney.com
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A SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Head of Production: Kellie Radley OT
Speech Direction: Shanda L Hunter SLP
Art Direction: Marlene Madole CSPWC
Stunt Co-Ordinator: Anna Szczecina PT
Medical Directors: Dr. M. Unarket, Dr. W. Chu, Dr. K. Sabri, Dr. A. Snaiderman,
Health & Wellness Co-Ordinators: Tracy Martin MSW RSW, Richard Lawson RMT, Donna Zmenak,
Aimee Hayes RD, Jennifer Court, Case Manager
Personal Assistance: Christina Varotta (RSW), Janet Manschitz (RSW), Theresa Sharma (PSW), Kayla Rae (PSW)
Legal Department: Thomson Rogers
Resource: Nicole Robinson, MLIS, Halton Hills Public Library
My Family (all my Caregivers) : Rick, Taylor, Te’Jour & Cricket (Nacho, Missy), Lynne & Jiminy, and my friend Linda
And to you, my audience, thank you for taking this journey with me.
I know we will all learn how to keep this “F” word at bay.