Prevention is the only cure for brain injury
Brain injury can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time. It does not discriminate on age, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, income, recreation, living situation or other daily activities. Some individuals are at higher risk of sustaining a brain injury, but everyone is at risk.
- CDC falls and brain injury prevention
www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/prevention.html
- CDC preventing TBI in older adults
www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/
- Missouri Falls Prevention Coalition
www.ncoa.org/wp-content/uploads/Missouri-Falls-Prevention-Coalition-Description.pdf
- Department of Health and Senior Services Falls Prevention Program
health.mo.gov/seniors/showmefallsfreemissouri
- CDC Injury Prevalence Education Manual
www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention
- CDC Prevention and Injury Center
www.cdc.gov/injury
- Safe Kids – preventing accidental injury including car seat checkups
www.safekids.org/coalition/safe-kids-missouri
- Kids and Cars Website
kidsandcars.org
- Safety Belt Safety
www.carseat.org
- Missouri Safety Highway Patrol
www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov
- Arrive Alive – Safe Driving Tips
www.savemolives.com/seat-belts.html
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
- The MO Department of Public Safety is comprised of nine different agencies (including two commissions) and seven separate programs all committed to ensuring the safety of Missouri citizens.
www.dps.mo.gov
- Arrive Alive Safety Coalition of Missouri
www.savemolives.com
Bicycling can be an enjoyable alternate form of transportation as well as recreation for children and adults, when safety is practiced. Properly fitting safety helmets are a must for riders of all ages. However, children or adults can be hurt riding a bicycle on or off the road.
Most children who are killed in bike crashes are 7 to 12 years old. The most serious injuries sustained by children while biking are head and brain injuries. These injuries can cause death or lifelong disability.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
www.nhtsa.gov/Bicycles
- Bicycle and other safety information for children
www.SafeKids.org
- Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
www.bhsi.org
- Prevent accidental childhood injury
http://www.safekids.org/
- Preventing accidental injury in children, older adults, and people with disabilities
http://www.prevention1st.org/
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury, that is usually not life threatening. However, every concussion is serious. Rest is important following a concussion.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and BIA-MO offer educational material for coaches, parents, athletes, medical professionals and school personnel.
- Concussion Management: The Team Plan
Written by Joseph F. Waeckerle, MD, FACEP
health.mo.gov/living/families/shcn/pdf/ConcussionManagement.pdf
- Concussions Heads Up
www.cdc.gov/headsup/index.html
- Safe Kids
www.safekids.org
- CDC Head’s Up tool kit
www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi/default.htm
- National Federation of High School Activities Association/Sports Medicine
www.nfhs.org/HomePage
- Missouri State High School Activities Association
www.mshsaa.org/SportsMedicine/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/headsup/schools/index.html
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/tbi/
- 105 Best Sports Injury Recovery Resources
www.physicaltherapyaide.org/sports-injury-recovery/
- Comparison of Brain Injury from Car Accident to a Sports Related Brain Injury: Also includes Awareness, Education, Statistics, Prevention, Tips for both Driving and Playing Sports
www.carinsurancecalculatoronline.com/raising-concussion-awareness/
- Return to Learn Form
Downloadable Return to Learn Form
- BIA-MO Sports Concussions: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontiers Seminars 2018 videos
PACER Center – Assistance for children with disabilities, bullying prevention, and parent workshops
www.pacer.org/
- Snow Sport Helmet Safety
www.lidsonkids.org
- Helmets for Horse Riding
brownfieldagnews.com/2014/10/20/riding-horses-without-helmet-risky-business
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When brain injury does occur, the Brain Injury Association of Missouri helps individuals who sustain a brain injury, family caregivers, and professionals who help create better futures.
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The Mission of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri is to reduce the incidence of brain injury; to promote acceptance, independence, and productivity of persons with brain injury; and to support their families.
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Old Young School Gym 501 N Dodgion, Independence, MOIndependence – First Tuesday of Month at 7:00 pm. 501 N Dodgion, Independence, MO 64050 (This is the old Young School Gymnasium located next door to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore) Contact: Angela (Angel) Perry, 816-377-0231
