[…] a friend or caregiver that can be used at events Rehearsing social interactions with a caregiver or family member Taking breaks from conversation Reading facial and verbal cues In social situations, people use verbal and facial cues to convey how they feel and what they mean. A person with a brain injury may be […]
Ahead of the April 28th federal election, please take a minute to complete the online letter which will automatically send a letter to candidates in your riding, as well as party leaders about brain injury. Send my letter Brain injury is a significant public health issue in Canada, affecting millions of individuals and families. Building on the […]
[…] at events to mean different things such as take a breath, needing a break, or more Rehearsing social interactions Taking breaks from conversation Reading facial and verbal cues In social situations, people use verbal and facial cues to convey how they feel and what they mean. A person with a brain injury may be […]
A letter is a written submission to the Health Committee that provides your opinions, comments and recommendations. Who can submit a letter? Any individual may submit a letter to the Health Committee of the House of Commons to show their support for Bill C-277. Can I submit a letter in French? Individuals can submit letters […]
[…] swallowing (known as dysphagia). The signals from the brain that tell the muscles of the mouth and throat to swallow can be affected, making it difficult to chew and swallow food. Even saliva can be difficult to swallow. When chewing and swallowing are difficult, people are less likely to eat and drink, often causing […]
[…] swallowing (known as dysphagia). The signals from the brain that tell the muscles of the mouth and throat to swallow can be affected, making it difficult to chew and swallow food. Even saliva can be difficult to swallow. When chewing and swallowing are difficult, people are less likely to eat and drink, often causing […]