UPPER SAUCON TWP., Pa. — A free event scheduled for the weekend is aimed at people with brain injuries, their caregivers and medical professionals.
The free Mind Your Brain conference will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at DeSales University's University Center.
People are asked to register on the Good Shepherd website.
Last year's conference had about 25 vendors and 126 attendees, with more expected this year.
"This information spans the gamut of injury, so from concussion through severe traumatic brain injury."Dr. Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner, director of research and clinical outcomes at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
“Mind Your Brain is an organization that was developed by an individual with a traumatic brain injury that provides resources and connections for people with traumatic brain injury,” Dr. Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner said.
Kolakowsky-Hayner is director of research and clinical outcomes at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital.
“This information spans the gamut of injury, so from concussion through severe traumatic brain injury," she said.
"We have some speakers that will be talking about assistive technology for use things that may be technically advanced to help people live more independently or provide better care.
"That could be something simple as reminder tools for individuals that have a concussion, that are having trouble with their memory or just keeping themselves organized.”
She said the keynote speakers will talk about music therapy and yoga and mindfulness.
“The starting keynote will be on music therapy and using music for improving neuroplasticity after traumatic brain injury, repairing the different networks so that individuals can get better and move better after their traumatic injury,” she said.
“Then the closing keynote is going to be a member of the Love Your Brain organization, and they are an organization that provides yoga and mindfulness activities for individuals who've been injured.”
Kolakowsky-Hayner said it also will be a networking event for individuals with brain injuries, medical professionals and caregivers.
