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[Leisa]

My son is twenty-three years old. He was brain injured when he was 17. He was in the hospital and rehab setting for 10 months. For the last five years he has lived at home with his dad and I and two brothers. We would like him to be able to live outside of our house but are having a difficult time finding supportive living options. He has no friends and very limited social life. He needs to be around others his age. We and he realize he may never be able to live independently because of safety and medication needs but he needs to be able to develop his own new idenity and make a life for himself. Does any one have any suggestions???

[deedeenh3]

There are group homes that specialize in TBI's around the country, there may not be one in your state, but I have found they have a very long waiting list. There are also other types of group homes that might not specialize in TBI's without knowing where he is at cognitively and physically it will be heard to direct you. Is there a BIA in your state? if not contact the national chapter for assistance. Good luck.

[doteco]

I have very similar problem.  My son is 29, injured at age 12, and needs assistance in several areas, though he functions well in others.  Not only are there few options for assisted living, but cost is high, as in beyond our means.  I have found nothing for less than $2000 per month (most more) plus personal expenses and health co-pays (Medicare).  He received no settlement other than small "uninsured motorist" from our own auto insurance.  If anyone has any real information (I'm in Florida), it would be much appreciated.  Decisions must be made.  I'm happy to have him at home, but I'm almost 75, and that's not going to work much longer. 

[Leisa]

My son is high functioning in all his activites of daily living. His ability to think on his own ( to make decisions) is limited. He does not cook because of the safety issue. He does have an amputated leg (does wear a prostetics) and needs a wheel chair assistance for showering and when his leg hurts. He is on Medicaid and on the tbi waiver in our state(Indiana). He also gets SSI. Our state does not have specialized group homes for TBI.  They are just placed in with the MR population.  This is very frustating because Andy know he is not MR and does not like being classified as such. Please if anyone has any suggestions please help these young men and women.  They just need some assistance to be able to lead their lives. They are too young.

[donnyw]

Hey liesa Im soo sorry to heear to about your son my heart truly goes out to you and your familey! and espiicaly for your son!

if you haev any questions i would be more then happy to help answer them as a much as i can

just emial me @ donny@donnywin.com