About the book
This book is a passionate account of Lydia Greear’s journey as the main caregiver and guardian for her adult son through recovery from a traumatic brain injury. A moment in time one Saturday night has brought about months of day-by-day steps through managing care for Thaddeus. The original documents were recorded day by day and then weeks and monthly accounts of progress as Thaddeus moved from ER to ICU to rehabilitation. This is an emotionally charged account of being challenged by the unknown. You will see her passion unfold and her challenge to keep a positive attitude as she manages people, systems, and facilities. Many family members are not prepared to deal with the drama of traumatic brain injury. Every brain injury is different, and recovery is uncertain. Lydia searched for support and information to help her deal with the realities of everyday life. There are written accounts published by former patients, doctors, and doctors who were patients. This is a book written from the family members’ perspective.
Editions of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781499081305
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781499081312
- EBook
- ISBN 9781499081350
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This book is a passionate account of Lydia Greear’s journey as the main caregiver and guardian for her adult son through recovery from a traumatic brain injury. A moment in time one Saturday night has brought about months of day-by-day steps through managing care for Thaddeus. The original documents were recorded day by day and then weeks and monthly accounts of progress as Thaddeus moved from ER to ICU to rehabilitation. This is an emotionally charged account of being challenged by the unknown. You will see her passion unfold and her challenge to keep a positive attitude as she manages people, systems, and facilities. Many family members are not prepared to deal with the drama of traumatic brain injury. Every brain injury is different, and recovery is uncertain. Lydia searched for support and information to help her deal with the realities of everyday life. There are written accounts published by former patients, doctors, and doctors who were patients. This is a book written from the family members’ perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traumatic Brain Injury about?
This book is a passionate account of Lydia Greear’s journey as the main caregiver and guardian for her adult son through recovery from a traumatic brain injury. A moment in time one Saturday night has brought about months of day-by-day steps through managing care for Thaddeus. The original documents were recorded day by day and then weeks and monthly accounts of progress as Thaddeus moved from ER to ICU to rehabilitation. This is an emotionally charged account of being challenged by the unknown. You will see her passion unfold and her challenge to keep a positive attitude as she manages people, systems, and facilities. Many family members are not prepared to deal with the drama of traumatic brain injury. Every brain injury is different, and recovery is uncertain. Lydia searched for support and information to help her deal with the realities of everyday life. There are written accounts published by former patients, doctors, and doctors who were patients. This is a book written from the family members’ perspective.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Traumatic Brain Injury?
Medicine and Nursing > Nursing and ancillary services
Where can I read a sample of Traumatic Brain Injury?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781499081305
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Traumatic Brain Injury?
Lydia Greear
Who is the Publisher of the book Traumatic Brain Injury?
Xlibris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Traumatic Brain Injury is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781499081305) and paperback(ISBN 9781499081312) and ebook(ISBN 9781499081350)