Please join the Joseph E. Mastrianni, Inc. Family Self Sufficiency Program for a brown bag lunch* presentation by the Brain Injury Association of NYS for service providers:

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury

12:00 noon on

December 8, 2015

11 Federal Street

Saratoga Springs, NY  12866

Brain injury is often called the “silent epidemic” because of

the staggering number of people who are injured. More

than 140,000 New Yorkers sustain a brain injury each

year. Annually, traumatic brain injuries result in more than

2,000 deaths, 19,000 hospitalizations, and over 112,000

emergency department visits among New York State residents.

Brain Injury is never expected: it can strike at any time. It has no

cultural, geographic or economic preference and can strike people

from all walks of life.  When it does it can have far reaching

consequences. Effects of brain injury can include impaired thinking or

memory, movement, sensation, or behavioral and emotional functioning.  These

issues not only affect individuals but can have lasting effects on

families and communities.  

This training will cover:

·         What is brain injury, including statistics, signs & symptoms

·         How brain injury can occur and common problems after brain injury

·         Resources and supports, including "take-home" materials

Space is limited. Please call Nancie Williams at 518.372.8846 ext 130 to register no later than December 4. *Beverages and dessert will be provided.