Monday, June 7, 2010

Next meeting: June 14, 2010

Lifelines: The Brain Injury Support Group
meeting at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.


The June meeting is scheduled for Monday, the 14th, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM (directions below).


9th year anniversary - A celebration of where we've been and where we're going.

It's hard to believe we've been meeting for nine years! Please join us for a group discussion. To help facilitate discussion, please consider the following:

  • Name and age
  • Where are you in terms of recovery (years out)?
  • What deficits do you have?
  • What type of rehabilitation have you been through?
  • What are you doing now? (employment, any volunteer work)
  • What difficulties do you face on a daily basis?
  • What has been the most frustrating aspect of your recovery?
  • What have you learned about the brain / brain injury and how did you learn it?
  • What have you found to be most useful in your own recovery? (treatment, research, books or articles; please bring these with you to share with the group)
  • What topics would you be interested in for future support group meetings?
  • How do you feel about the world?
  • What do you do for fun?

Please send a reply email to Kimberly Aikman (aikmank@gmail.com) or call 214 289 0286 so we know to expect you. Also note that we are in Haggar Hall.


Directions to Presbyterian Hospital:
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas is located on Walnut Hill Lane, just east of U.S. 75 (Central Expressway). The meetings are in the
Fogelson Building, Ground Floor, Haggar Hall
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
8200 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75231

When turning into the campus from Walnut Hill, the best route of entry may be the driveway prior to the light. The Fogelson Building is to the right when facing the main hospital entrance, and is next to the Margot Perot Center. Using the underground parking is the easiest way to reach the meeting location; if entering from the main floor, cross the foyer (past the stairs) and take the elevators to the ground floor. Haggar Hall is to the left off the elevators.

Remember that parking is now free! Be sure to get your validation sticker at the start of the meeting.

Neither Lifelines: The Brain Injury Support Group nor Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas support, endorse or recommend any method, treatment, or a program for persons with a brain injury. The intent of the group is to provide support and make information available. Attendance in the group is not a substitute for an informed discussion between a patient and his/her health care provider. No endorsement is intended nor implied.



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