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Family Caregiver Curriculum

The TBI Family Caregiver Curriculum (FCC) offers consistent health information to caregivers and provides tools for coping with the challenges of caregiving.

Module 1: Introduction to TBI

Provides general information about the structure and function of the brain and how a TBI can affect the way the brain functions.

Module 2: Understanding Effects of TBI and What You Can Do To Help

Describes the possible physical, cognitive, communicative, behavioral, and emotional effects that may result from a TBI.

Module 3: Becoming a Family Caregiver for a Servicemember/Veteran with TBI

Provides support and information for family caregivers of Veterans and Servicemembers with TBI.

Module 4: Navigating Services and Benefits

Provides information on many of the services and benefits available to Veterans, Servicemembers, and family members.

The FCC is available for full download as Traumatic Brain Injury: A Guide for Caregivers of Service Members and Veterans

Family Care Map

The Polytrauma Family Care Map (FCM) is a web-based, interactive tool to guide families through the steps of the TBI/polytrauma rehabilitation process. The FCM informs you about what to expect and how to help during each phase of your family member’s rehabilitation.

Learn more about the Family Care Map

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Family Education Manual

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