After a brain injury, a person may find communicating more challenging. This includes speaking, listening, reading, writing, and understanding language. Topics in this section include: Aphasia Reading Writing Dysarthria Apraxia Tips for coping with communication challenges Aphasia Aphasia is the term used to describe a language disorder. It is a common language problem that occurs […]
The process of aging can potentially have accelerated impacts on people with an existing brain injury. It can also lead to increased chances of brain injury for older adults. Topics in this section include: Aging after brain injury Acquiring a brain injury as a senior Impact of age on brain injury recovery Tips for aging […]
Part of rehabilitation and recovery after brain injury is taking care of physical health and wellbeing. Individuals with a brain injury may struggle with these kinds of habits. If that is the case for your patients/clients, they may rely on you to provide them with assistance or refer them to specialists. Topics in this section […]
We at Brain Injury Canada invite you to share your personal journey. Whether you are an individual with a brain injury, a caregiver, or a loved one, your experience is valuable to the brain injury community. Stories are powerful tools for connection, peer support, education, and advocacy within our diverse community. Your story can make […]
A cerebral edema (also known as increased intracranial pressure or ICP) is when brain tissue swells. This happens when there’s injury, an infection, after a stroke or because of a lack of oxygen (also called ischemia). When the brain swells, water collects in the tissues and pushes against the skull. This is an inflammatory response, […]
In some cases, it will not be possible for an employee to remain on the job, or return to work. Respect and dignity that is demonstrated towards the employee will go a long way to support the individual who is facing a very difficult time in their life, including the loss of their job. […]
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