FROM THE EDITOR'S PEN
/No Laughing Matter/
Editorial List
(Page 2 of 2)
Believe it or not, the condition was first noted
by Charles Darwin (yes, that Charles Darwin) 130
years ago, but it is often overlooked or
misunderstood by medical professionals and
caregivers.
Meet Richard Anderson
During their family vacation on August 4, 2004,
Richard was struck by a motor vehicle as he was
walking across the street to their hotel. Suffering
severe brain trauma, in addition to a multitude of
other injuries, he spent two weeks in a coma and two
months, collectively, in a hospital or
rehabilitation facility. He began experiencing
crying episodes upon his return from the hospital
and was later diagnosed with PBA. Now, seven years
after Richard’s accident, Angelica, 20, and Maria,
25, still struggle with their father’s condition;
but they remain a tight-knit family, holding on to
whatever normalcy they can grab. Upon his PBA
diagnosis, Anderson started treatment and has worked
closely with family members to develop a plan for
managing his symptoms.
If your loved one is exhibiting any or all of the
symptoms listed above, ask their doctor about the
possibility of a PBA diagnosis. For families
with loved ones who are living with PBA, it is
certainly no laughing matter.
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
