Long-term care planning

Some individuals after a brain injury will need long-term, constant or near-constant care. Topics in this section include: What long-term care is available? Public vs. private long-term care homes How do I choose a long-term care home? Mental health I feel guilty about putting my loved one in long-term care What long-term care is available? […]

How to have a COVID-19 safe holiday season

The holidays are here, and many of us are not able to celebrate the way we usually would. That’s okay! There are plenty of ways to celebrate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Keep 6 feet apart Physical distancing is one of the most important steps to take when seeing other people. This means that […]

Insurance

Many people with brain injury rely on insurance to pay for much-needed services such as hospital stays, in-patient/out-patient rehabilitation, community services, and in-home treatments. Navigating the insurance system after brain injury can be like following a complicated road without a map. There are many different types of insurance to cover treatment and recovery, but it […]

Caregiver fatigue

Fatigue is the feeling of being extremely tired or having no energy or motivation. As a caregiver for someone with a brain injury, you may experience regular fatigue because of the stress of caregiving, financial responsibilities, planning for the future, and managing a household or job. Not only will you experience fatigue from being a […]

Tips for coping with changes in vision

The person will need to work with medical specialists to determine what is causing their vision problems, whether they are permanent, and what tools or treatments will help the most. There are actions the person with vision problems can take to cope with the changes they are experiencing. They can: Practice turning their head and […]

Managing money

After a brain injury, managing finances is important. While there is public health coverage and insurance, the person with the injury will still be facing new and most likely unexpected financial challenges such as loss of income (if they are not able to work), rehabilitation costs, adaptive equipment expenses, and possibly long-term care costs. This […]