Falling can cause traumatic brain injuries (TBI); that’s kind of a no-brainer, so to speak. Falls account for the majority of acquired TBI, so it’s the leading cause of injuries to the brain. Falls from bed, ladders, down stairs, in the bathtub, and more, are leading causes of TBI in both the elderly and young (more…)
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BEST Board Member, Support Group Facilitator and Law Enforcement Consultant, Jeff Hartson, recently presented at the Pierce County Functional Assessment Service Teams (FAST) team event. FAST is a collaborative effort between the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management, Pierce County Community Connections and TACID (Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities). The program was designed to meet the (more…)