Starting Point

The Starting Point is the official newsletter of the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina.

Editor: Dena Maluchnik
Email: dena.maluchnik@bianc.net
Phone: 919-833-9634

BIANC welcomes your articles and writings to be considered for inclusion in a Starting Point or to be added to the website under the Voices of Brain Injury section. Starting Point newsletters usually have a theme or topic that is explored. The Starting Point is mailed to BIANC members and Corporate Sponsors and to Support Group leaders and Rehabilitation hospital contacts across North Carolina each quarter. Archived copies are available on this page.

Most Recent Edition of Starting Point

Summer/Fall 2011 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** This issue is focused on Long Term Care issues.  We highlight a few of the resources in NC and challenges faced by some of our families and survivors.  Individuals with brain injury who have long term care issues may need a residential placement or group home and we have described a few of the homes dedicated to brain injury.  Some people may need a day placement and there are articles on 2 day programs, Gateway Clubhouse in Raleigh area and Hinds’ Feet Farm in Huntersville and Asheville.  BIANC hopes to encourage and help other organizations get day programs going in communities across NC so there are more options and programs to help folks recover and have a productive day. 
We also talk with a family who is taking on the full time job of caring for their loved one with a brain injury and tell a story about a person who went to a nursing home and how all of their staff attended training on brain injury to be better prepared to care for this person and others with brain injuries. 

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Archived Editions of Starting Point

Spring, 2011 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
***Contains articles dealing with memory and articles on the Walk & Roll-athons in Spring of 2011 and information on the recent concussion bill that passed the NC Legislature

Winter 2010 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter Thii is the first newsletter using New Format!
***Contains an article on Art as a Therapeutic process, and one on Camp Carefree featuring IQUOLIOC and Pilot Club volunteers and tribute to Cary Support group leader Leslie Johnson as she passes the baton to new group leader, Amanda Benson.

Fall, 2010 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
***Contains articles on brain injury in a child from a hair accessory, the dangers of texting and driving and information on several national associations and a newly established BIANC Volunteer Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Summer, 2010 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
***Contains Prevention and Safety tips for Summer, Concussion info and a Memorial to Carolyn Johnson Van Every Foil (www.hindsfeetfarm.org has more info)

Spring, 2010 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter 
***Contains writings by survivors and family members including new BIANC Ombudsman

Winter, 2009 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
***Contains articles on Management of Irritibility, Recreational activities and Movement, Emotional Mis-communication and relationships and on Camp Carefree and the Pilot Clubs of NC

Fall, 2009 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
***Contains articles on Avoiding Burnout with Person-centered care, a speech therapist writes on the TBI Program at Fort Bragg, TBI and prevention and an article on BIANC and their offices and staff.

Summer, 2009 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains articles on TBI prevention; and updates from statewide Walks and 5k runs***

Spring, 2009 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains articles on driving after a TBI; and legal issues associated with a TBI***

Winter, 2008 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains articles on making a diffence as a volunteer; and planning for the future***

Fall, 2008 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains articles on choosing group homes/assisted living facilities; Long Term Living with Brain Injuries***

Summer, 2008 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains article on Aging with Brain Injuries; results from statewide Walk & Roll-athons***

Spring, 2008 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains Brain Injury Awareness Month information; BIANC Mission Statement, Strategic Plan***

Winter, 2007 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains articles on Accessing State Services; Wounded Warriors; Quick Guide to TBI***

Fall, 2007 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Special edition, containing survivors' writings; Dr. Randall Evans memorial***

Summer, 2007 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains article on Returning to School; Pediatric Rehab; and dealing with Sleep Problems***

Spring, 2007 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Special Edition. Contains article on The Need for Neurobehavioral Treatment in NC; new office in Asheville; Brain Injury Awareness Month information; Walk & Roll-athon; Camp Carefree; and more!***

Winter, 2006 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains second of 2-part article on depression and Brain injury***

Fall, 2006 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains first of 2-part article on depression and Brain injury***

Fall, 2005 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains articles on aggression management & IDEA 2004 ***

Spring, 2005 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Includes an article useful for learning about the BIANC Message Boards ***

Spring, 2004 BIANC "Starting Point" Newsletter
*** Contains a letter from Sandra Farmer, BIANC's new President ***