SOMEONE NEEDS TO DRIVE THE PROCESS

It is important when navigating recovery from TBI that there is someone who understands what is happening now and either knows or is actively finding out what needs to happen next. This is needed because recovery is complex and often there is a need to coordinate supports and entitlements, as well as plan around difficulties. Because of the symptoms of TBI (e.g. memory difficulties, fatigue) that cannot necessarily be the person with the injury - often this is not possible. However, someone needs to be 'driving the process' at any particular time.