Challenges

• Extreme fear of external judgement which results in excluding themselves from society.

• Lack of self control and flexibility which has caused loss of friends.

• Anxiety to the level of not being able to leave home.

LBConnect Action

• Online Community

  • Connecting within the LBConnect community, building friendships with others who understand the daily challenges and who can relate.

  • Request support on days you need it.

  • Offer support on good days, when you can give back in a positive way.

Challenges

• Inability to subconsciously evaluate changing moods and adjust for them.

• No “little voice” that directs social behavior.

• Outbursts or comments considered “rude or unacceptable” by society.

LBConnect Action

• Daily check-in and check-out emotional status.

• Recap of the day through the checkout process allowing for recognition of accomplishments.

Challenges

• Diminished Brain function impacts the ability task or think through steps required to complete a specific activity.

• Energy drain and anxiety caused by trying to keep track of daily/weekly/monthly activities.

LBConnect Action

• Day at a glance

• Reduce anxiety with the support to plan, task and organize the day/week/month.

• Support through being prompted to act via notifications versus having to extend brain energy trying to remember.

• Having my personal “Life Assistant” to keep me on track.

Challenges

• Breaks in pattern or routine causes extreme frustration and in some cases anger that becomes immobilizing.

• Ability to use LBConnect along with their caregiver to recognize triggers and trends allowing for more creativity to address these obstacles.

LBConnect Action

• Getting support when needed to get back on track.

• Allows sharing information with caregiver, clinician and member to enhance teamwork in addressing challenges.

Challenges

• Overwhelmed just by the thought of taking action steps.

• The smallest things can take as much energy as running a marathon.

• Inability to keep things organized, from tasks to keep things organized from tasks to items in both household and/or office.

LBConnect Action

• Ease of planning and keeping track of activities and goals.

• Being able to think about the future instead of surviving each day.

• Being prompted to perform activities versus having to think about them.

• Simplification through having all information in one place.