Hydrocephalus occurs when excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the brain. Too much CSF causes the ventricles of the brain to expand, increasing pressure and causing damage. Hydrocephalus can be congenital or acquired. Congenital hydrocephalus happens in the womb from conditions such as spina bifida (when the spine doesn’t properly form) or a brain […]
When the brain is injured, a person’s emotional processing and responses can change. When this is paired with the intense feelings that come with adjusting to major life changes associated with brain injury, navigating emotions can be difficult. This is true for both you and your loved one. The way the person with a brain […]
Being homeless is defined as “the situation of an individual or family without stable, safe, permanent, appropriate housing, or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it. It is the result of systemic or societal barriers, a lack of affordable and appropriate housing, the individual/household’s financial, mental, cognitive, behavioural or physical challenges, and/or racism […]
Being homeless is defined as “the situation of an individual or family without stable, safe, permanent, appropriate housing, or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it. It is the result of systemic or societal barriers, a lack of affordable and appropriate housing, the individual/household’s financial, mental, cognitive, behavioural or physical challenges, and/or racism […]
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? […]
Grief is a strong emotion, one that is common after a brain injury. So much has changed, and there is a sense of loss that is completely normal to feel. Grief can lead to profound sadness, discounting remaining abilities, and thinking about ‘what could have been’. As a friend/family member and now as a caregiver, […]