About us

Brain Injury Canada is a national charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with acquired brain injury (ABI), their families, and caregivers. The organization raises awareness, influences policy, and promotes best practices in brain injury prevention, care, and rehabilitation across Canada. Its work spans education, advocacy, engagement, and collaboration, creating […]

Resources

This section of the website is for free resources and community information that may be helpful for people with brain injury and caregivers. NEW: Infographics Check out our brand new infographics on concussion, brain injury and intersectionality. View the infographics Brain Injury Canada Connect: Interactive Service Directory Follow the link below to access our NEW […]

Resources

This section of the website is for free resources and community information that may be helpful for people with brain injury and caregivers. E-courses for caregivers We have a variety of educational e-courses available for free on topics like brain injury introduction; planning for the future; mental health. Sign up for a course Infographics We […]

30 ideas to entertain yourself during social distancing

Social distancing is incredibly important as Canadians try to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. But that does mean we’ll all be spending a lot of time at home. It’s easy to get bored and feel lonely. To combat boredom and keep yourself entertained and happy, check out this list of ideas and activities […]

15 ways to stimulate creativity

The pandemic has been stressful for everyone, and for the majority of people has led to an increase in time at home and alone time. For some people, this has meant more time – and more inspiration – for creative projects. For others, it’s the opposite: they’re struggling to feel any inspiration. Creative activities are […]

Life support

Life support is the term used to describe any combination of machines or medications that keeps a person’s bodily organs functioning when they would otherwise stop working [1]. In the case of brain injury, this may be a ventilator to help with breathing and other basic life functions. Many things can happen when a person […]