DENVER - Sometimes Justin Moslet says he feels like a shadow of his former self. As a soldier, he has been trained to be self reliant and focused. Yet, he has a hard time remembering where he's going when driving the car.
Moslet suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a bicycle accident. Looking back, he says he was probably searching for the speed and rush he used to feel in Iraq. He did two tours in Iraq.
After his brain injury, he had to learn to speak and read again. He didn't even recognize numbers and could no longer do simple addition and subtraction. Through Operation TBI Freedom, Moslet was able to get the therapy he needed, as well as physical and emotional assistance.
His wife Stacey Moslet also takes part in a spouse support group which helps spouses better understand the frustration of living with a brain injury.
TBI is not always easy to diagnose. Some people start by having memory problems, while others experience heightened anxiety.
Denver Options focuses on the needs of people with TBI and their families. Care coordinators find therapies, assistive technologies, employment support, financial relief and other assistance.
Denver Options has two brain injury programs; Colorado Connections offers services for Colorado residents with TBI, helping them reach their best possible health by finding resources they need to cope with their injury.
Operation TBI Freedom helps military families who are making a transition back into the community. Families often call when they are in a crisis situation. Operation TBI Freedom can help family's access VA and community benefits. They link soldiers to support groups, housing, counseling, legal help and low cost child care.
To learn more about these program at www.OperationTBIFreedom.org or www.DenverOptions.org. You can also call 1-866-245-6600.
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