Listen "Hidden Dangers: What Everyone Needs to Know About Concussions"
Episode Synopsis
Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guests: Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health
Season 8, Episode 14
Welcome to Talking FACS with host Mindy McCulley from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. In this episode, Extension Specialist Katherine Jury explains what concussions are, how they occur, and why even seemingly minor bumps can matter.
Discussion topics include:
who is most susceptible (with emphasis on children and teens)
common signs and symptoms to watch for
practical prevention tips (helmets, appropriate equipment, and emerging protective gear), and
clear guidance on what to do if you suspect a concussion
The episode also covers concussion recovery: when to seek medical care, steps to support healing (rest, reduced screen time and cognitive load, school accommodations, and gradual return to activity), and the importance of taking head injuries seriously to avoid long-term effects.
Additional resources from the FCS health bulletins are linked below:
(click on the image to read the issue)
Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the content areas discussed on Talking FACS.
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Extension
Website
Facebook
Instagram
FCS Learning Channel
Guests: Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health
Season 8, Episode 14
Welcome to Talking FACS with host Mindy McCulley from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. In this episode, Extension Specialist Katherine Jury explains what concussions are, how they occur, and why even seemingly minor bumps can matter.
Discussion topics include:
who is most susceptible (with emphasis on children and teens)
common signs and symptoms to watch for
practical prevention tips (helmets, appropriate equipment, and emerging protective gear), and
clear guidance on what to do if you suspect a concussion
The episode also covers concussion recovery: when to seek medical care, steps to support healing (rest, reduced screen time and cognitive load, school accommodations, and gradual return to activity), and the importance of taking head injuries seriously to avoid long-term effects.
Additional resources from the FCS health bulletins are linked below:
(click on the image to read the issue)
Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the content areas discussed on Talking FACS.
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Extension
Website
FCS Learning Channel
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