Financial assistance from insurance benefits Depending on what kind of private insurance you have, you may be eligible for financial support from your policy. For more information about insurance, visit our page on types of insurance that may be able to help with recovery and rehabilitation costs Financial assistance from work Please note: depending on […]
Pain can impact quality of life and rehabilitation. This is detrimental for both physical and mental health [1]. Chronic pain (which is consistent, long-term pain) can keep you from engaging in activities you like and engaging with others. It can also contribute to sleep problems and impact your emotions. When you’re tired, you may notice […]
We’re all doing our part by practicing physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean we can’t stay connected. Brain Injury Canada has created a list of weekly challenges to inspire some fun at home. You can do these challenges in order along with us, or you can pick and choose which ones […]
Most of the information we get these days is from the Internet and social media. While this makes information more accessible, it can also make it a lot harder to figure out what is factual and what’s not. This is especially true in situations like the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing politics and news updates. When […]
Rehabilitation – also known as rehab or therapy – means building back up physical and cognitive abilities through activities and therapies with trained healthcare professionals following a moderate to severe brain injury. Rehabilitation plans are tailored to the individual for optimal results. Rehabilitation will often be multi-disciplinary: there will be multiple professionals helping with cognitive, […]
In some instances, an acquired brain injury may be the result of an accident. Examples of this can include motor vehicle collisions or workplace accidents. If you acquired your brain injury through an accident, you may consider hiring a lawyer to represent you in any legal proceedings. This can include representation in court cases, negotiating […]
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