Brain Waves: UAB TBI Model System Volume 18 | Number 2 | Page 3

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• There is often increasing isolation due to a declining willingness to ask for help and receive help from others .
• It becomes harder for caregivers to balance their personal physical and emotional health and well-being with that of the person with TBI .
• Some people may feel overwhelmed that they have lost control over their situation . How do I know if stress is becoming a problem ? Stress can quickly become a problem for people who ignore warning signs that stress is getting out of control . Continued stress puts people at higher risk for serious health problems including illness , addiction , and depression .
There are several signs and symptoms of stress that you can learn to recognize when stress might be getting out of control .
• The way you feel – you might
Scale Up Project Evaluating Responsiveness to Home Exercise And Lifestyle Tele-Health ( SUPER-HEALTH ) This study evaluates the effects of an exercise program on improving pain , fatigue , physical activity , and physical function . The program is delivered through a tablet app in the convenience of the home using exercise videos .
Criteria to Participate
• Ages 18-64
• Mobility Impairment / Disability
• WiFi Internet access in Home
Participants receive a tablet and Fitbit to use during study and are eligible to keep all equipment at the completion of last study visit . Visit superhealthstudy . org , call ( 205 ) 403- 5509 , or email superhealthstudy @ uab . edu .