NEWS
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October 2022
LoveYourBrain Yoga is back with both virtual and in-person opportunities, and there’s A LOT of options!
LoveYourBrain launched Mindset during the pandemic. This is a FREE self-paced online/virtual yoga, mindfulness & education program to build resilience for the brain injury community.
The next LoveYourBrain series in Atlanta runs October 11, 2022 – November 15, 2022, at Evolation Studio in-person (FREE). For out-of-state, they also have series starting in October in CO, NJ, NC & VT.
You can sign up here: https://www.loveyourbrain.com/yoga/ga
There is an Online Caregiver Retreat on Tuesdays from 5-7pm EST (Zoom) running November 8 – December 13, 2022. There is a cost, and you can sign up here: https://www.loveyourbrain.com/attend-a-virtual-caregiver-retreat https://www.loveyourbrain.com/attend-a-virtual-caregiver-retreat
LoveYourBrain Yoga is back with both virtual and in-person opportunities, and there’s A LOT of options!
LoveYourBrain launched Mindset during the pandemic. This is a FREE self-paced online/virtual yoga, mindfulness & education program to build resilience for the brain injury community.
The next LoveYourBrain series in Atlanta runs October 11, 2022 – November 15, 2022, at Evolation Studio in-person (FREE). For out-of-state, they also have series starting in October in CO, NJ, NC & VT.
You can sign up here: https://www.loveyourbrain.com/yoga/ga
There is an Online Caregiver Retreat on Tuesdays from 5-7pm EST (Zoom) running November 8 – December 13, 2022. There is a cost, and you can sign up here: https://www.loveyourbrain.com/attend-a-virtual-caregiver-retreat https://www.loveyourbrain.com/attend-a-virtual-caregiver-retreat
June 2022. We started a new Support Group for our Veterans, Responders, Gov't Service Agents who have been impacted by a brain injury. Click HERE
February 2022. BIAG is excited to announce the launch of the new Caregivers Connect Support Group, meeting virtually the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We look forward to seeing you and supporting our care responders, those advocating for our brain-injured community.
For questions and to volunteer, please contact Cassandra Palmer at cassandra@braininjurygeorgia.org
For questions and to volunteer, please contact Cassandra Palmer at cassandra@braininjurygeorgia.org
January 2022. BIAG is pleased to announce a new Resource Facilitation Program (RFP) . RFP is a free service offered by the Brain Injury Association of Georgia (BIAG) to people with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), their families, caregivers, and community to navigate medical and general life challenges after a TBI. RFP Director, Jane Jackson and Chantal Davis, Resource Facilitator, provide consultation and guidance to improve coping skills following TBI by connecting individuals with needed supports including information, education, and resources. Currently serving metro Atlanta counties. The RFP is made possible by an ACL Grant awarded to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund.
January 2022. Cassandra Palmer has accepted the role as Executive Director (ED), taking over for Jane Jackson. Cassandra brings a professional background in working with Medicare, Worker's Compensation, and Health Benefits compliance regarding patient advocacy for health claims. Cassandra has also been a caregiver and a support group leader for BIAG since 2018, serving survivors in Forsyth and North Fulton counties. She also worked as an assistant to the ED for the fourth quarter of 2021, making this a natural transition as BIAG continues to expand support services for the brain injury community throughout Georgia.
Jane Jackson served as the Executive Director for BIAG for 20 years. She has accepted the position of Resource Facilitator Director over the new Resource Facilitation program made possible by a grant with the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission of Georgia.
Jane Jackson served as the Executive Director for BIAG for 20 years. She has accepted the position of Resource Facilitator Director over the new Resource Facilitation program made possible by a grant with the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission of Georgia.
2022 - New Board Members. We are pleased to welcome several new board members who joined our Board of Directors during COVID and into 2022. Click HERE to view our current and new board members. If you are interested in volunteering to support our mission, consider joining our Board of Directors, our Advisory Board or become a Committee member, contact cassandra@braininjurygeorgia.org - if you do not have the time but would like to support our free services and programs being offered to Georgian's impacted by a brain injury, please make a donation by clicking HERE.
July 2020, Boston University. Repeated head impacts associated with later-life depression symptoms, worse cognitive function In the largest study of its kind, an association has been found in living patients exposed to repetitive head impacts and difficulties with cognitive functioning and depression years or decades later.
May 12, Virtual Support Groups. So here we are- Georgian’s continue to do the right thing by banding together to stop the spread of COVID-19. If we stick with it, we’ll see the other side of the pandemic soon and be stronger than ever. All BIAG staff continue to work from home and are available to help you with questions about brain injury resources and information. Our Support Groups are going virtual and ALL are invited to be involved! Contact kellymc620@gmail.com
April 2020 – BIAG is now Virtual. For the safety of our population, the professionals we work with, we will continue to be there to help via phone, email, FaceTime or Zoom. If you would like to make an appointment for 1:1 with our Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Option Counseling Specialist to discuss your situation, seek resources within your community or the State of Georgia, contact us to schedule an appointment via Cell 404-556-2528, Office 404-712-5504; or send an email to jane@braininjurygeorgia.org. You may also send us a message by submitting Contact Us form. We look forward to helping you!
March 2020, The Brain Injury Association of Georgia is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely. We encourage you to follow updates from the Georgia Department of Health. During this time, our support groups have moved online. Please contact us for more details.
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