Holidays with brain injuries

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Column by Chris DeWald ‘Tis the season to be jolly, they say. I am talking about Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, birthdays and any other celebration day. Things change with a stroke or a brain injury. or those who have not had anything change, you are very lucky. To those who are caregivers, friends and family…

Author to speak on caregiving, suicide and the recovery process

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Staff Report Renowned grief expert Terry L. Wise, author of Waking Up: Climbing Through the Darkness, will speak about caregiving, suicide and recovery at the Detweiler Auditorium at the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Wise is the recipient of a National Mental Health Award for “distinguished achievement and work that has…

Augusta County Library November schedule

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The calendar of events ongoing in the Augusta County Library System. Thursday, Nov. 12, 11 am: Second Thursday Book Club. Ages 18 & up. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville 949-6354 or 885-3961 Thursday, Nov. 12, 10 am: Momma Goose Rhymes – Lapsit program for babies up to age 2 and their caregivers. Free. Augusta County…

Chris DeWald | Central pain syndrome

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Let me introduce you to central pain syndrome, a.k.a. CPS. This is a real nasty side effect from strokes and brain injuries. There are other causes of CPS, but let me shed some insight as to my partnership with CPS. CPS does not have to begin immediately after a brain injury, but can come on…

Augusta County Library October ’09 events

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Monday, Oct. 5: Make Your Mark! Bookmark Contest begins. Part of the “Picturing America/We the People” program. Pick up contest rules at any library location. Preschool through age 18. Contest ends Nov. 7. Free. Augusta County Library, 949-6354 or 885-3961 Monday, Oct. 5, 2 pm: Book Club for Grown-ups. Free. Churchville Branch Library. 245-5287

Senior Forum in Waynesboro next week

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The Waynesboro Senior Advocacy Commission is hosting a Senior Forum on Monday, Sept. 28, from 5-7 p.m. at Waynesboro First Baptist Church (301 S. Wayne Ave.). Seniors, caregivers, family members, and policy makers are all invited to attend this free event. The Senior Forum will include: – Expert guest speakers – Information Fair – Refreshments…

The senior boomer tsunami

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Story by Chris Graham Paul Lavigne is one of these baby boomers on the verge of wreaking havoc on the senior-services system as he ages into senior status, at least theoretically speaking. But at 61, Lavigne isn’t ready for the rocking chair on the front porch of the old-folks’ home just yet. Lavigne, to the…