March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Prevent Brain Injury. Here’s how!

Tip 1:  At Play

• Wear American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) approved head protection for your sport.
• Don’t slide headfirst into base.
• Don’t dive into shallow water.
• Your clothes should not interfere with your vision.

Tip 2:  At Home

• Use hand railings.
• Secure rugs.
• Put away toys.
• Install grab bars in bathrooms.
• Secure loose cords.

Tip 3:  On the Road

• Wear your seat belt.
• Don’t drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Use the correct child safety seat.

Brought to you by the concussion/traumatic brain injury experts at WakeMed Neuropsychology.