If you are a Canadian citizen and are at least 18 years old on election day, you have the opportunity to vote for your chosen representative in the federal government. Federal elections offer several ways for you to vote, including: By mail In-person at your designated location (based on the information on your voter card) […]
Data drives decisions and policy makers need up-to-date data on what is happening with individuals and families living with neurological conditions, including brain injury. Over 10 million Canadians are living with neurological conditions ranging from illnesses, disorders, and injuries, which impact every aspect of life. Neurological conditions are complex and represent significant physical and mental […]
One of the most frustrating aspects of living with the effects of brain injury is trying to get other people to understand how they are feeling and how much they are impacted by cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioural effects. Click to learn more about: Cognitive effects of brain injury Physical effects of brain injury Emotional […]
What is a concussion? A concussion is a form of a traumatic brain injury that happens when the brain is shaken within the skull. Concussion is also known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) but it does not typically result in structural brain injury identified on diagnostic imaging such as CT or MRI scans. The […]
Brain injury can have a profound impact on how a person feels (emotions) and acts (behaviour). It helps to understand how their behaviours may have changed and how to manage those changes. Topics in this section include: Aggression Anger Frustration Anxiety Denial Depression Disinhibition Grief Lack of initiation Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Self-image loss Sexually […]
Self-advocacy is the ability to speak up for yourself and represent your views, interests and needs. This includes brain injury supports and services. Self-advocacy is an important part of making sure you have the resources to meet your needs and are not discriminated against. Although brain injury associations and other groups advocate at the municipal, […]
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