SUPPORT
Anyone who has suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm needs a great deal
of support to cope with its physical, emotional, and financial effects.
Family members, who often become caregivers, also require ongoing
support, not only to provide the best possible care for their loved one, but
also for themselves.
Understanding this, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation provides a wealth
of support services to help patients and families deal with the many
challenges posed by a brain aneurysm.
One important service that we offer is our online Resource Directory,
which provides information about the resources that patients and families
may need, such as insurance, legal aid, and much more. We also provide
information about the recovery process and answers to commonly asked
questions.
In addition, we host an active online support community (bafsupport.org),
and offer more than 60 support groups at healthcare facilities throughout
the United States and Canada. Led by doctors and nurses in partnership
with and guidance from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, these support
groups provide an important sense of community for patients and
families, a source of reliable information, and a forum for solving problems
and sharing experiences.
“The Brain Aneurysm
Foundation has a
wonderful support
system in place that
includes online support
as well as clinician-led
support groups in many
locations throughout the
U.S. and Canada.”
Leslie Lindsay, RN, a nurse and
20-year survivor of a ruptured aneurysm
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