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Caregiver Information Programs

AHIF is excited to once again have Occupational Therapy students from UAB leading a summer series called Throwback Tuesday.  Each Tuesday, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., the students and AHIF staff will lead sessions drawing on some of your favorite t.v. shows from the good old days, to share information and strategies for navigating today's world of serving as a caregiver to a TBI survivor. 

 If you would like to receive weekly invitations to these sessions, please e-mail us at caregiver@ahif.org. 

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"I have learned more about dealing with TBI from fellow caregivers than I have ever learned from medical professionals"  - Bob (TBI Caregiver)
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Caregiver Support Groups

AHIF recognizes the importance of providing an opportunity for caregivers of traumatic brain injury survivors to interact with one another.  Research shows the tremendous impact such peer interaction can have, and how it can help caregivers feel justified in emotions they struggle with, gain insight into strategies for caring for their loved one, and more than anything just help them not feel alone. 

AHIF also recognizes that support groups need to remain small, to encourage sharing from all participants and also to ensure that trust can be built within the group.  AHIF will utilize "Breakout Rooms" through Zoom to divide caregivers into groups of 3-4 to ensure that all have an opportunity to share and discuss, and not get lost in a large group of participants.  For more information, or to be matched into a group, please e-mail us at caregiver@ahif.org. 

Our Sweet Caregivers Series

In Spring 2022, UAB's Occupational Therapy students conducted a 10-week series on important topics for caregivers, using a different type of candy as the theme for each week's session.  Recordings of these sessions are available here, and on our YouTube Channel. 
Session 1: Twix -
Navigating Boundaries

Session 2: Whatchamacallit - Assistive Devices
Session 3: Sour Patch Kids - Anger & Other Emotions
Session 4: Butterfinger - Home Safety
Session 5: PEZ Dispensers - Compassion Fatigue
Session 6: 100 Grand -
Planning for the Future

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Session 7: Snickers -
Going Back Out In Public

Session 8:  Everlasting Gobstoppers -
Caregivers Can't Be Forever

Session 9:  From Airheads to Smarties -
Communicating a TBI to Others

Session 10 :  Almond Joy -
Caregiver Self-Care


DMH Benefits Discussion

AHIF welcomed Autumn Patterson from the Alabama Department of Mental Health to discuss their Benefits Counseling program and how it can help TBI survivors looking to return to work or volunteering.  The session was recorded, and you can view it by clicking the video to the right.   
For more information, please call the AHIF office at (205) 823-3818 or e-mail us at caregiver@ahif.org.   
500 Chase Park South  Suite 130  Hoover, AL  35244
Phone:  (205) 823-3818 or 1-800-433-8002
Fax:  (205) 823-4544

E-mail:  info@ahif.org

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Improving the quality of life for survivors of traumatic brain injury and for their families