Several groups and organizations in Canada release guidelines and reports on brain injury that work to inform changes in treatment and policy. Please note we have only included evidence-based guidelines and reports. This list will be updated as necessary and is meant to be a starting point comprised of the most commonly referenced resources. Brain […]
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 […]
Supporting and caring for an individual living with a brain injury can leave both you and the survivor feeling isolated and alone. This may not be the case at first. While your loved one is in the hospital or when they first come home, people are dropping by to visit; food is being dropped off […]
You will need to work with medical specialists to determine what is causing your vision problems, whether or not they are permanent, and what tools or treatments will help you the most. There are actions you can take to cope with the changes you’re experiencing. Adjusting to vision loss is difficult, and it will take a […]
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 […]
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 […]