Supporting and caring for an individual living with a brain injury can leave both you and the survivor feeling isolated and alone. This may not be the case at first. While your loved one is in the hospital or when they first come home, people are dropping by to visit; food is being dropped off […]
Person-centred care is defined as valuing a patient as a person with unique needs. PCC is understanding their experience and working with them to ensure their care plan is reflective of these individual needs. This includes establishing coordinated care and proper communication. In PCC, patients are encouraged to be involved in their own care and be […]
Your patient/client is frustrated. They feel like they have tried everything. Their doctor says they are doing all the right things, but they are still experiencing debilitating symptoms with no relief in sight. This can leave them with a sense of hopelessness. As a health and service provider, you may feel helpless to assist them. […]
There are lots of things you and your support team can do to improve your mental health. Set attainable goals Recovery takes time, and one of the quickest ways to stress yourself out is expecting too much from yourself after a brain injury. Focus on setting attainable goals for your recovery- your doctors, therapists, and […]
When the brain is injured, a person’s emotional processing and responses can change. Major life changes and stressors associated with brain injury can add to emotional difficulties. You may experience less emotion or more intense emotions. You may feel and act in ways that are out of character for you. For example, a person who […]
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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