Evelyn Cavanaugh Moore born in 1924 passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2014 at age 90. A USMC veteran (1950-55) she achieved the rank of Sergeant. She was as highly motivated in her old age as she was when she joined the Corps. She left the Corps once it was obvious she was pregnant. She hid her pregnancy until her superior beckoned her to his office and said, “We can’t hide this any longer. I hate to lose you. You’re one of the best Marines I’ve ever had.” Never forgetting the Corps, she saluted people, sang the Marine Hymn often, and loved hearing about the Corps. When in pain, she chanted, “I’m a Marine! I’m a Marine!” Christmas 2013, the idea of Sgt Mom receiving cards from Marines surfaced on FB. Thanks to the Corps, who never forget their own, Sgt Mom went viral. Sgt Mom wrote a book at age 83 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It is titled Aging with Spirituality and Humor. Her daughter, Mary Alice Moore, is in the process of publishing it with proceeds going to The Semper Fi Fund as a way to give back to the many military members who reached out to Sgt Mom. See more www.facebook.com/sgtmomoorah
Research, Rehab and the TBI Research Model!
Dr Whyte to discuss Research, Rehab and the TBI Research Model.
Due to technical difficulties, this show was cancelled and rescheduled for next month!
Neurofibromatosis & Brain Impact
Cassey Blumenthal has Neurofibromatosis Type 1 as well as dyslexia which is common with NF. She was diagnosed at age 7 and currently there is no cure for neurofibromatosis.
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that disturbs cell growth in the nervous system, causing tumors to form on nerve tissue. These tumors may develop anywhere in your nervous system, including in your brain, spinal cord and nerves. Neurofibromatosis is usually diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood. Dr Frederick Covington will join us to discuss therapies and assistive technology that he is creating. www.askdrcovington.com
The tumors are usually (benign), but in some cases these tumors become cancerous. Effects of neurofibromatosis can range from hearing loss, learning impairment, and heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) complications to severe disability due to nerve compression by tumors, loss of vision and severe pain. Learn more about this disease that inflicts about 1 in 3000 people.
Healing Loss of Ourselves and Others
Many of you read my post last week regarding the tragic loss of one of our regular show participants, brain injury survivor and musician, Alan Kitto. We’ve all suffered loss, grieving loss of self, in addition to others we value.
Guest Russell Friedman is Executive Director of The Grief Recovery Institute Educational Foundation, Inc. Russell has co-authored several books on grief in adults, children, pets, moving beyond loss, and The Grief Handbook – 20th Anniversary expanded Edition – Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and other losses, including Health Career, and Faith…of which there are more than 700,000 copies in print. Russell has appeared numerous times on CNN, such as in the aftermath of the 9-11 tragedy, the death of Michael Jackson, and others. He appeared on CBS Radio immediately after the death of Terry Shiavo. His articles and interviews span media like Time, MSNBC, Today, People, a regular blog for Psychology Today, and much more. www.griefrecoverymethod.com
RIP Alan Kitto (March 3, 1962 – August 5, 2015)
I was very saddened to hear about the accident that killed friend, musician, and fellow survivor Alan Kitto (March 3, 1962 – August 5, 2015). RIP Alan, you will be missed.
Click below to listen to Alan’s poignant song Passing Thru, then hear interview below picture.
Interview with Kim Justus on her show Recovery Now on Brain Injury Radio Network, March 2014.
TicklesnTears & MIT Brain Trust
Louise Speck was injured in an auto accident in her teens, leaving her with a substantial TBI. She spent half her life struggling with the residuals without a clear understanding or adequate help. Like in the case of too many of us, knowledge was sparse. Nearly 25yrs later, she finally began to find some answers. From there she created My Handi-Cap (c) and shortly after, was fortunate to meet the Founder of MIT BrainTrust who was excited about helping her expand and fund the project. See mycap@ticklesntears.com. Louise is about to release her first book TicklesnTears: The Psychology of Humor.
At celebrations of ADA’s 25th Anniversary, Louise modeled personalized examples of My Handi-Cap (c), drawing an enthusiastic crowd of admirers. MIT BrainTrust is dedicated to promoting accommodation and communication between community and survivors of neurological trauma and other disabilities.