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July 11, 2019 by Angela

Art Inspired by Our Garden

Recently The Green Thumb Club explored art inspired by the beautiful garden that surrounds Schurig Center. After creating a spontaneous table garden using items hand-selected by each person, the group collaboratively composed this poem of appreciation for the gifts of the garden…

Appreciation for Our Garden

The love of nature, all out doors, surround.
Looking at flowers reminds me of painting
because of all the beautiful colors.
It’s so lovely because the flowers are gorgeous
and all the flowers are smiling at you.
Our garden brings together so many beautiful flowers
in the comings and goings in a kaleidoscope.
Shape and shades of rainbow colors.

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Filed Under: A Day at the Center, Art & Music, Blog, Therapeutic Garden Tagged With: Marin, poem, Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery, therapeutic garden

May 24, 2019 by Angela

Celebrate Summer Safely

image of beach sceneSummer is almost here! School will be out soon and people everywhere will be enjoying vacations and outdoor recreation. Summer is also known as “trauma season” in the healthcare world due to the number of injuries that can happen during summertime activities. While this is true, there are easy things we can do to help reduce the risk of brain injury.

Here are just a few quick tips to help keep your loved ones safe while you enjoy some fun in the summer sun!

Wear a helmet.

image of bicycle helmetWear a properly fitted helmet when bicycling or engaging in any recreational activity that may result in a head injury. Although there is no “concussion-proof” helmet, a helmet is a must to help reduce the risk of a serious brain injury. After an accident, replace your helmet because it may not be as protective as it was prior to the accident. Visit the CDC’s web site for more helmet safety tips here.

Wear water safety gear and master water safety.

image of child on water slideWhether in a pool or the ocean, wearing the appropriate water safety gear, like a life jacket, is critical to preventing injury. Make sure safety gear is well-fitted, worn correctly, and well-maintained. Always supervise children when in or around water. To reduce fall risk, discourage running near or around pools where the ground might be slippery with water. Teach kids to swim. Formal lessons can protect young children from drowning. Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Your skills could save someone’s life! Get more “H2O Smart” Tips on the CDC’s web site here.

Ensure your home and backyard are safe.

Falls are a leading cause of concussion for both the young and the elderly. To reduce the risk of falls, ensure your home is well-lit and free of tripping hazards, such as electrical cords across walkways, loose rugs, or scattered toys. Consider blocking off stairways with safety gates and installing window guards. Check that outside play equipment is appropriate to the age of the children using it and that it has guardrails to prevent falls as well a soft material underneath, such as mulch or sand.

Be safe behind the wheel.

image of mom putting child in car seatWhen you head out on your summer road trip, buckle up with a seatbelt and use age- and size-appropriate car seats that are properly installed for child passengers. The research is clear – belted passengers sustain fewer and less severe traumatic brain injuries compared to those who are unbelted. Find more child passenger safety here.

Be familiar with your surroundings.

image of hikers sittingWhen doing outdoor activities, like hiking, or engaging in any high risk sports or motor activities, make sure you are aware of the terrain you are about to encounter as well as your ability to navigate the terrain. Know the depth of water prior to diving into a pool or natural body of water. Always ensure a loved one knows exactly where you are and how to find you. Concussion can occur quickly and cause disorientation that can make it difficult to let others know you are in need of help.

Know the signs of a concussion and get treatment early.

ConcussionSmart Marin LogoA concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Signs and symptoms generally show up soon after the injury. However, unlike a broken leg, the signs of a concussion are often ‘invisible,’ such as a headache, disorientation, nausea, incoordination, and memory deficits.

Learn more about the symptoms at ConcussionSmartMarin.org so you can recognize them quickly.

Filed Under: Blog, Community Education, Concussion Tagged With: brain health, brain injury, concussion, concussion education, helmet safety, Marin, prevention, San Francisco Bay Area, Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery, summer safety, tbi, traumatic brain injury

December 7, 2018 by Angela

Celebrating the Season at Schurig Center’s Holiday Art Show

Schurig Center hosted its Annual Holiday Art Show on Saturday, December 1, 2018 – and what a wonderful heartwarming day of holiday cheer it was!

The Board of Directors and staff at Schurig Center would like to extend a very warm and BIG thank you to everyone who stopped by to celebrate the holiday season with us. We were truly touched by the big turn out of guests.

Schurig Center would also like to thank the many people who made this day possible. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS…Karen Halvorsen, Anna Isakson, Shari Weiser, Ellen Takayama, Celtic harpist Karen Morelli, and National Charity League volunteers Kirsten Brockman, Charlotte Brockman, Claire Brockman, Kate McMillan, Emily McMillan, and Grace McMillan. Special thanks also to Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary for donating an wonderful raffle item. We are so grateful to have you as part of our community of friends.

We look forward to celebrating with you next year!

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Filed Under: A Day at the Center, Blog, Events, Thank You Community Supporters Tagged With: community, concussion, holiday art show, Marin, San Francisco Bay Area, Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery, Sonoma, stroke

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