Massabesic Health Resources
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID BOISE, ID PERMIT 411
www.mhrpt.com (207) 247-3216 Fax: (207) 247-3217
392 Main Street (Rt. 202) Waterboro, ME 04087
If you’ve ever had a friend or loved one suffer a debilitating injury, you know how powerless you can feel to help. You want to make a difference, but in the face of severe medical challenges, it can be hard to know how. It’s important to remember that, while you may not be able to have a direct impact on your loved one’s physical recovery, there are concrete actions you can take to support them in ways doctors can’t. Traumatic injuries can make many aspects of day-to-day life difficult or impossible. Simply making dinner or taking their kids to school may now be herculean tasks for your loved one. Offering to be a volunteer driver or preparing a home-cooked meal can give that person a much-needed breather. Taking the time to help your friend with everyday tasks is more than just a practical gesture — it INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Desks of Jim Stevenson and Hayes Sweeney PAGE 1 Fitness Fads FromDays Gone By PAGE 1 Physical Therapy vs. Pain Medication PAGE 2 3 of the Weirdest Cryptids in Pseudoscientific History PAGE 3 Take a Break PAGE 3 Paleo Pumpkin Coconut Smoothie PAGE 3 Ways to Support a Recovering Loved One PAGE 4 SUPPORT THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE.
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lets them know they don’t have to bear the burden of their injury alone.
SUPPORT THEIR EMOTIONAL RECOVERY.
People faced with injuries, disabilities, and illnesses can feel emotionally isolated from their friends and loved ones. They may feel that others won’t understand their pain or that they should put on a brave face and not complain. You can’t force your friend to talk about their issues, but simply being there to listen to what your friend is going through makes a world of difference. Having someone who is willing to listen without judgment can provide a salve for emotional hardship.
individuals they feel are responsible for their injuries. While you may not be able to represent your friend’s legal interests in these situations, you can introduce them to someone who can. Referring your friend to a personal injury firm you trust can help them chart a path toward just compensation for their injuries.
SUPPORT THEIR RIGHTS.
Sometimes an injury can leave your loved one tangled up in disputes with opportunistic insurance companies or
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