Some individuals after a brain injury will need long-term, constant or near-constant care. Topics in this section include: What long-term care is available? Public vs. private long-term care homes How do I choose a long-term care home? Mental health I feel guilty about putting my loved one in long-term care What long-term care is […]
Long-term care homes offer a safe, supportive environment for people who can no longer live at home. These facilities address their medical needs and give you peace of mind. The key is finding the right long-term care home that works with the required specific needs. Alberta Long-term care eligibility Cost of long-term care Long-term care […]
[…] medical team and family, there are a few options available to you. Topics in this section include: Living at home Living in a group community with assistive care Living in a short-term care facility Living in a long-term care facility Living at home If you’re able to complete activities of daily living (ADLs) on […]
Acute care means short-term, immediate medical care. For concussions and/or mild traumatic brain injuries, acute care refers to initial testing and diagnosis and doesn’t typically require a stay in the hospital. If a friend or family member has experienced a non-traumatic brain injury (such as a stroke or brain tumour) or a severe traumatic […]
Please note: Often individuals with a brain injury are not able to use a computer or read while they are in acute care. Accordingly, we have adjusted the language of this page. Acute care means short-term, immediate medical care. In acute care, the patient will undergo further diagnosis, medical treatment, surgery and after surgery […]
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 […]