How Ian is doing.

His story, briefly.

In April 2022, Ian sustained a traumatic brain injury at work. He was performing impact testing in an engineering lab when a pressurized component exploded, sending a shockwave directly into his ear. The injury was misdiagnosed for nearly a year before he received proper neurological care.

Almost four years later, he is still living with severe daily symptoms — and still fighting to get the kind of focused recovery program that could actually help him heal.

What he lives with day to day.

• Frequent severe head and neck pain — often hourly
• Extreme sensitivity to light and sound (he wears sunglasses and a hat indoors)
• Cognitive fatigue — talking, focusing, or being around people drains him quickly
• Crashes after exertion — what looks like a normal interaction often costs him hours or days afterward
• Difficulty with daily basics — he often needs help and can't reliably care for himself

The path forward.

• Securing inpatient rehabilitation. This is the single most important goal — a focused recovery program with the right care team is what he needs to actually move forward.
• Building a stable care team. Ian has an Enhanced Care Manager and a small group of trusted providers. We're working to fill in the gaps.
• Stable housing. His living situation has been unstable, and we're pursuing several pathways to fix that.
• Legal advocacy. His prior workers' comp attorney retired, and we're working to get him qualified TBI representation. This is a heavy lift but it's underway.
• Pain management. Ian had his first epidural in April 2026 and we're tracking what helps.

Concrete ways to show up.

The most useful thing you can do is read this whole page and adjust your expectations of contact with Ian. Beyond that:

A few things that matter.

• If he's short, irritable, or swears — that's the injury. He's the same person you've always known. He's working incredibly hard to manage symptoms most people will never have to think about.
• Recovery is non-linear. He'll have better days and worse days. The trajectory we're focused on is multi-year, not week-to-week.
• Don't put recovery questions to Ian directly. If you want to know how he's doing, contact Colin or Salud. Asking Ian for a status update is genuinely hard for him to answer.
• Silence is a kindness. Long pauses don't need to be filled. He prefers them. They let his nervous system rest.
• Calmness, patience, and not taking it personally are everything. If something doesn't land, take a break and come back later. He responds to people who can sit with him without performing or pushing.

Reach out here, not to Ian.

If you'd like to offer support, ask how to help, or coordinate something on Ian's behalf, please email iankenwaycare@gmail.com. Colin or someone from Ian's care team will respond as they're able.

For direct phone contact and the full care team directory — including Ian's Enhanced Care Manager, treating clinicians, and Alliance liaison — please use the access code in the care team section below.

Detailed information.

If you're an attorney, treating provider, case manager, or close family member who needs more comprehensive information about Ian's care, please enter the access code Colin shared with you.