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TBI can result in dysphagia depending on the brain region involved. Dysphagia refers to difficulty in eating as a result of disruption in the swallowing process. Aaron had a videofluorographic swallowing study done today to evaluate his swallowing abnormalities. The study includes a swallowing test with barium-laced thin liquids. He was unable to swallow the [...]

Hi NZ team (and Bryan & Carole, Texan Team)
I arrived back in Colorado 2 days ago to a bit of snow and a big smiling, hugging Clarkie.  What a day that was.
Aaron still has a very long way to go in his recovery and is still showing blatant signs of severe brain trauma but he [...]

Not much has changed with Aaron’s condition the past couple of days. Still
experiencing the typical TBI mood swings – sometimes he is confused and
angry, other times he extremely paranoid and delusional. But for the
majority he has been in a better mood and seems pretty lucid. His sister,
Megan, arrived last night and Aaron was very happy [...]

A reminder to check out the Auctions and Events section of the site. We’ve got some new items recently added to the Clarkie benefit Auction, and I’ve been in a fierce bidding battle for a sweet autographed and framed Nicky Hayden picture.
I’m pretty sure Marty at the 12Volt Tavern has more PBR with 100% [...]

Hi everyone
We have had a few requests from our NZ friends about where to send mail:
John Clark
8 Bernard St, Avenues, Whangarei 0110
Raye Clark & Ray Cooper
2079 Whangarei Heads Rd
McLeod Bay 0174
RD 4
Northland
Megan Clark & Andrew Kelly
27a Lewin Rd
Epsom 1023
Auckland
Thanks again for all your kind wishes, support and genorous donations.  I look forward to being back [...]

Tuesday was a good day for Aaron. TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) is often described as a “roller coaster ride through hell”, which I find to be highly appropriate. I met with Aaron’s neuropsychologist, who has deemed Aaron to be functioning at a Rancho Level of 5 – Confused; Inappropriate Non-Agitated; Maximal Assistance. Aaron’s memories are [...]

Friday : 11.07.08
Aaron was the best I’ve seen him thus far. He could remember names and context. Plus he was able to retain information from previous days. I even noticed his personality coming through. We were able to hold very short conversations (via the alphabet board). I explained the crash a bit more to him [...]

Phil Horwitz has let me know that he has already run out of the first batch of 40 bracelets I posted a couple days ago. Way to go, Phil and Clarkie fans! Phil already has a second batch of 50 bracelets, these are in the silver/black of Clarkie’s colors. Find out how to get yours.

Update: Tedi sent a revised update with more details on the swallowing issue.
Tedi sent this to me at about 11:30pm last night, I just got it this morning.
- Alex
The past couple of days have been good ones. Aaron has seems to be doing well with the Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Physical Therapy sessions, each [...]

Today we’ve learned of two new ways to benefit Clarkie and his recovery fund. First, John Burr of The Walnut Room has announced that a portion of all proceeds from food and drink sales during the MRA Election night coming up on Nov 12th will go to the Clarkie Recovery Fund. Read all about it [...]