Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
6
Year:
2022
Type of Events Held:
- Lecture/Briefing
- Other
- Other: Provided educational handouts and Brain Games daily M-F of BAW
Target Audiences:
- Professionals
Approximate Number of People Reached:
50
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
We had an excellent lecture from our staff Neuropsychologist on behavioral changes that may occur with brain injury/brain disease. We provided educational materials to our staff about brain function, problem-solving and adaptation. Well received by staff and will be expanded next year.
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Emails
- Posters/Flyers
- Other
Other Publicity Methods:
Word of mouth
Which of These Publicity Methods Was The Most Successful?
Flyers-these were internal events within our Rehab Hospital and everyone was excited about being involved.
Resources
What downloadable materials from the Foundation did you use for your events?
- Puzzles: BAW Favorites
- Puzzles: Successful Aging & Your Brain
- Adults' Fact Sheets
What other downloadable materials would you like the Foundation to provide?
- New Fact Sheets
- New Puzzles/Games
- Other
Other Downloadable Materials:
- Other materials to share with adult population
- Fact sheets in Spanish also
Which BAW graphic materials did you use in publicizing your events?
- Brain Awareness Week Logos
- Brain Awareness Week Editable Flyer
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
There is so much “hidden” when it comes to behavioral changes in individuals with brain injury/brain disease. As a Medical Rehabilitation Hospital we are always striving to gain better understanding of how we can best serve those in our care and provide education to them and their caregivers. These activities present us with a relaxed and fun way to keep this information fresh.
Please share any suggestions or lessons learned that may help others plan future events:
People love prizes!
