What better way to kick off December than with a fantastic day of sharing, learning and laughter at our NeuroHealth company meeting and training day!
In the morning, we had the huge privilege of welcoming Natalie Mackenzie, Founder and Director of BIS Services and Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist, who gave us an in-depth talk on key considerations regarding ADHD and Brain Injury. We looked at both the prevalence and diagnosis (underdiagnosis) of ADHD, contributory factors, comorbidity, key features and differences between ADHD and ABI, family working as well as some interesting case studies. Natalie’s presentation highlighted the importance for clinical Case Managers’ to fully understand a client’s pre-injury presentation, and if any ADHD symptoms exist that these can be exacerbated by a brain injury and Case Managers, as well as MDT/health professionals working with the client, must be prepared for heightened issues during rehabilitation. Understanding the nuances between ADHD and brain injury is imperative to be able to support clients to manage both successfully, and this may often require adapting traditional rehabilitation strategies, processes and tools to get the best outcomes.
In the afternoon, we welcomed the highly knowledgeable and engaging Victoria Anderson, Founder and Clinical Exercise Physiologist at Longevity Health and Fitness Ltd who provided us with an insightful talk on Enhancing Well-being for Case Managers and Clients. We looked at the importance of exercise in overall health and well-being, the role exercise physiologists play in the rehabilitation of injured clients in the community and why Case Manager well-being is interconnected with effective client support and successful outcomes. Serious injury rehabilitation can be challenging and demanding, requiring a Case Manager to manage a large number of priorities and coordinate teams and interventions, often under pressure, which is why it’s so important to not just focus on a client’s well-being but also the Case Manager’s.
A massive THANK YOU to our guest speakers for sharing their expert knowledge, insights and vigour with us!
In addition to our guest speakers, our Managing Director & Case Manager Karen Rullo provided the team with a talk on Managing Complexities – Injuries, funding and family considerations.
Our Assistant Case Manager team also presented on Planning and Preparing for Client Holidays & Travel, a topic that is so important in helping clients to enjoy leisure time with friends and family.
And of course, we had the amazing Cristian Sirbu of iBalance Therapy, providing specialist chair massages throughout the day – keeping us feeling great both physically and mentally! Thanks so much, Cristian!
The day was topped off with drinks in very festive surroundings! A wonderful way to end the year together!
