Providing ongoing care after brain injury and disorders of consciousness

Shepherd Center provides caregivers of people with brain injury, stroke, and disorders of consciousness a range of educational resources to offer support with related transitions. Here we focus on outpatient care.

Supporting healthy caregiving

To have a better understanding of care needs of a person recovering from injury and to prepare you for hands-on training, we encourage caregivers to watch the videos and consult related reference materials in this section. Please take notes and write your questions down. Reach out to your case manager and nurse educator to address your questions.

Accessing Shepherd Center resources

Shepherd Center’s videos are intended solely for family members and friends that may assist in providing for care at home for patients treated at Shepherd Center. Any other use without Shepherd Center’s express written permission is strictly prohibited.

You will need the password provided by your case manager to open videos and handouts.

Precautions

If at any time during exercise you experience chest pain, headache, and/or difficulty breathing, stop performing the exercise and contact your health care provider and/or seek medical attention.

Your therapist or provider will recommend exercises. If you have had a change in physical or medical status since working with your therapist, please contact your current medical provider before resuming your exercise program.