The Adult Day Services program is trying to develop components within their current activities which will address the unique needs of those who are brain injury survivors. Some are at board and care homes where their companions are elderly and often do not share their interests. Historically this group of patients has not been served by existing local programs as patients must have a viable mental illness. Thus, I began to research what we at Adult Day Services might do to enhance services to this population. Dr. Enright was introduced to Michael Blatnick, director of the head injuries program for Easter Seals.
Brain injury can be a catastrophic event which graphically affects a person and their family.
A brain injury survivor himself, Mr. Blatnick can identify with the problems which these individuals encounter during recovery. Because the program is located in an outpatient rehabilitation center, total rehabilitation is available in one building. The program was given approval for space where one or two computers can be set up. We have no operable computers at this time but hope to acquire some very soon. Mr. Blatnick will provide much of this counseling, while Dr. Enright will provide backup and supervision.