Beyond the Battlefield: Understanding PTSD in the Brain Injury Community In recognition of PTSD Awareness Day – June 27 “Healing from a brain injury isn’t just physical—it’s emotional. PTSD can be part of that journey, and no one should face it alone.” At the Jimmy Simpson Foundation, we often say that healing from a brain
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"A single brain donation can impact generations—offering answers, improving care, and turning one family’s pain into another’s hope." At the Jimmy Simpson Foundation, we are committed to providing exceptional long-term care for brain injury survivors through our Safehaven residential program and related outreach within the community. By understanding the daily challenges faced by individuals living
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Because Showing Up Changes Everything At The Jimmy Simpson Foundation, we often say that healing begins with connection. But connection doesn’t just happen—it’s built by people who choose to show up. They show up with open hearts, listening ears, and helping hands. They show up to remind survivors, caregivers, and families navigating life after
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The holidays are one of those magical times when everything is merry and bright but sometimes everything that’s merry and bright reminds us of everything that’s different. In between the parties and the lights and the gift giving, sometimes the memory of what was compared to the reality of what is, is a lot to
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The crisp fall air is back and if you’re from the South, you know this means football season! While we love watching sports and our kids love playing them, it’s important to remember how common sports-related injuries are so we can help keep our kids safe. Some injuries are obvious like a cut, or a
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It is not uncommon for families of people living with TBI to get caught up in the daily tasks of caring for their loved one. While loving a family member with TBI is always an honor, sometimes keeping up with daily routines and tasks is difficult. Add in doctor’s appointments, tests, physical therapy, etc and
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Summer is here! The kids are out of school and everyone is outside walking, playing, and being active. We love to see everyone enjoying the warmer weather but with increased activity comes the increase of potential accidents. Like it or not, some things can’t be avoided but the good news is, you can be prepared!
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As we wrap up a beautiful month of warm weather and exciting events, we wanted to take a moment and share a testimony from one of the people that makes SafeHaven so special. Our volunteers not only contribute a meaningful presence to our residents, they find enjoyment and meaning for themselves too. Volunteering at SafeHaven
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This year the Jimmy Simpson Foundation has been blessed with the opportunity to do many events! When we reflect on these beautiful opportunities and plan for upcoming events, we are reminded of why we started to do things like this in the first place. While these reasons live with us everyday, we wanted to take
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