by Crash Support Network | Jan 6, 2021 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Tips
Facing a motor vehicle crash while living in such an unprecedented time can be extra challenging to say the least. Recently, I had a couple of victims reach out to me expressing their fear of going to the emergency room for injuries that they sustained from an...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 28, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Tips
Let’s admit it—we all do it! We make New Year’s Resolutions that we don’t or can’t keep. As a survivor of a motor vehicle crash, you may try to look to the New Year in a different way and make resolutions regarding your recovery. Here are a few goals to set for...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2020 | Medical Treatments, Survivor Tips |
What is an Occupational Therapist? After experiencing an injury or an illness, life can feel a lot different than it once did. You may have difficulties doing some of the activities that were once important or meaningful for you and you may struggle to fulfill the...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2020 | Brain Injury, Survivor Tips
As I write about my experience of brain injury a lot, you might be surprised when I say sometimes, I can’t explain how I feel. There are times this invisible heavy cloak descends on me. I’m trying to get on with a “normal” life whilst...
by Crash Support Network | Oct 25, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Tips
Recovering from a motor vehicle crash can make holidays and special occasions a little more challenging, and Halloween is no exception. You may not feel up to the festivities, and that’s okay. Between the costumes, candy, parties and excitement, Halloween is a...
by Crash Support Network | Oct 22, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Tips
Owning a dog as you recover from a motor vehicle crash can be beneficial as your life can change in significant ways after an auto collision. A warm and caring environment is important in recovery and who better to provide unconditional love and support than a dog?...
by Crash Support Network | Sep 29, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Homecare, Survivor Tips
Leaving the hospital to homecare, you may be so overwhelmed with everything that is going on around you that you may have a hard time focusing when your doctor informs you that it is time to take the necessary steps to begin your discharge. Most people do not like...
by Crash Support Network | Sep 25, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Medical Treatments, Survivor Tips
Recovering psychologically after surviving a motor vehicle crash is common. When you have been involved in a serious auto collision, you may often find that recovering psychologically from the trauma is every bit as difficult, or even more so, than getting over the...
by Crash Support Network | Sep 15, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Medical Treatments, Survivor Tips
After being involved in a motor vehicle crash, you may have medical treatments by numerous providers to support you on your recovery journey. Whether you are having rehabilitation treatments at home, a medical office or a medical clinic, most providers will ask you...