Types of rehabilitation

Please note: not all of the therapies listed below are available publicly and may not be covered by insurance providers. This means that there may be out of pocket costs, depending on the type of therapy you do. There are several types of rehabilitation that individuals with brain injuries may find helpful in their recovery. […]

Stroke

Stroke is a brain injury caused when blood flow is to the brain is suddenly interrupted due to a clot or a ruptured blood vessel. The interrupted blood flow causes damage to the brain. Stroke can happen at any age and may result in the loss of the ability to move, to communicate, to process […]

Cognitive effects

Individuals with acquired brain injuries experience cognitive impairments that can impact them for the rest of their lives. This is one of the biggest challenges for both individuals and caregivers after a brain injury. Brain injury can affect a person’s ability to think, communicate and make decisions for themselves, increasing their dependency on other people […]

Mobility

Every brain injury is different and will require its own treatment plan and timeline. It’s important the person with a brain injury works with medical professionals, including physiotherapists and occupational therapists to address mobility issues and create a rehabilitation plan. This plan may include your involvement as a caregiver. Topics in this section include: How […]

Types of rehabilitation

Please note: not all of the therapies listed below are available publicly and may not be covered by insurance providers. This means that there may be out of pocket costs, depending on the type of therapy. There are several types of rehabilitation that individuals with brain injuries may find helpful in their recovery. We have […]

Ways to support someone’s mental health

There are lots of things you can do to support your loved one’s mental health. Set attainable goals Recovery takes time, and one of the quickest ways to create stress for both of you is expecting too much after a brain injury. Helping your loved one focus on setting attainable goals for their recovery, assisted […]