by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2019 | Homecare, Survivor Tips
What Is a Barrier Free Home and Where Do I Go? Post Accident Housing Options After a traumatic accident that has caused physical injury you have many decisions to make. Housing is one of them. If your pre-accident home can no longer meet your needs, you’ll need to...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2019 | Legal
Having Wills and Powers of Attorney are important. Nobody knows when an automobile accident will occur, and what effect this could have on a person’s health and their family’s well-being. Having a will and Power of Attorney can take away the uncertainty in...
by Crash Support Network | Nov 23, 2019 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Tips
I know its hard to believe but as a crash survivor, date nights are still possible. After being involved in a horrific motor vehicle crash that left me with multiple injuries including a head injury, I was left to face a long recovery. Not being able to sleep,...
by Crash Support Network | Nov 11, 2019 | Crash Survivor Blog, Support Groups
Are you aware that there is a Quarterly Newsletter for Crash Survivors? The Sharing Our Recovery Newsletter has been specifically created for anyone that has survived a motor vehicle crash and has been designed to help you pick up the pieces as you recover. Our...
by Crash Support Network | Nov 4, 2019 | Crash Survivor Blog
Being involved in a motor vehicle crash sucks. It’s not only unexpected but it can be traumatizing and life-changing. Just think about it. We were all in a motor vehicle to reach some kind of destination. Some of us may have been on a schedule to arrive at work or a...
by Crash Support Network | Oct 16, 2019 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Tips
There are things only a crash survivor can tell you. Let’s face it. Trauma Doctors may have the medical knowledge to treat you immediately after your motor vehicle crash and although I was well looked after as a patient in a trauma hospital, what about all the...
by Crash Support Network | Oct 9, 2019 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Tips
Thanksgiving can be an overwhelming time for crash survivors as they are distracted by an unexpected life change and the constant worry about their health and finances often hide in the background while they try their best to enjoy family time. It can be a real...
by Crash Support Network | Oct 1, 2019 | Support Groups
NextSteps is a free online program that many members of our Crash Support Network Group have benefited from. As written on their website, NextSteps is based on the principles of self-management. The self-management approach to health recognizes that YOU play the most...
by Crash Support Network | Sep 30, 2019 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Story
Many supportive and inspirational conversations take place in our online support group on a daily basis. What started out as a place to find solace has turned into quite a forum with 1200 + members. Recently a courageous member of our online support group posted her...