Understanding Brain Aneurysm

Incidence of brain aneurysm ruptures can a difficult experience for families in Australia. When a loved one suffers from a brain aneurysm, there are a lot of questions you might have in terms of getting the right kind of support.

Brain aneurysm recovery can be a difficult path. It is still uncertain when an individual would fully recover from a brain aneurysm as each person is different. However, it has been found that recovery for Australians who receive treatment before a ruptured aneurysm can generally require less rehabilitative therapy and recover more quickly than patients whose aneurysm have already ruptured.

Where Can I Get Support?

In Australia, there are limited resources and support for individuals who have suffered a brain aneurysm. Here are a few examples of where you can get support.

Charities and Organizations

Brain foundation may be able to assist in giving you the right information and support. Although this organisation mostly deals with research, there are a number of support services that they may be able to refer you to.

There are also a large number of disability charities and organisations that can assist you as well.

Disability Resources

Centrelink may assist families undergoing changes in their income as well as individuals recovering from a brain aneurysm. Disability support pension are suitable for individuals:

– over the age of 16 years

– who are permanently blind or have been assessed as having a physical, intellectual

– psychiatric impairment, who is unable to work

– to be retrained for work, for 15 hours or more per week at or above the relevant minimum wage within the next two years because of your impairment

– or have been assessed as having a severe impairment or as having actively participated in a program of support.

If you are interested in getting an allowance to cover living expenses, speak to your local centrelink office.

Fundraising Options

As the resources and support can be limited, it can be a great idea to fundraise on your loved one’s behalf to seek additional funds that can be used for a variety of expenses. Individuals recovering from a brain aneurysm can fundraise to cover the cost of treatment and rehabilitation. Getting support and services frequently and quickly is most important to give the best chances for a quick recovery.

Lyn’s Story: Recovering from a brain aneurysm

Lyn, is a mother and a loving wife. O the 16th of April 2013, Lyn suffered from a brain aneurysm. This has been devastating news from the family. With her husband currently not working, and her daughter supporting her, the financial struggle due to the brain aneurysm has been tough.

The road to recovery has been a long one, as Lyn is still currently in rehabilitation. There has been much progress in the last few months. She has learnt how to walk again, and continues to relearn basic living skills such as eating and showering.

As there was limited resources for the family to assist with the costs, Lyn’s daughter started a fundraiser online to help with the costs of the home modifications, rehabilitation services and treatment for her mother.

You can find the fundraiser that is currently running here: www.peoplepledge.com.au/2013/lyn-duffy