[…] with a speech-language pathologist (SLP), and learning strategies to communicate with aphasia can help reduce the risk of social isolation and improve communication between family members, friends, caregivers, and health professionals. Work with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) A speech-language pathologist (SLP) specializes in helping people with language, speech, cognitive-communication, and swallowing difficulties. A speech-language […]
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[…] assistive devices program. This program assists adults with physical disabilities who are in financial need to purchase assistive devices that increase their mobility and functional independence. Sources Caregiver fatigue sources Synapse Canadian Mental Health Association msktc.org Fava & Targum, (2011). Fatigue as a Residual Symptom of Depression. Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, 8(10): 40-43. Synapse Strategies for […]
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[…] More information on substance use and brain injury Information about problematic alcohol use from the Government of Canada Opioids and brain injury Problematic substance use is a big problem in Canada, costing thousands of lives and billions of dollars. Here are the most recent statistics from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. […]
[…] More information on substance use and brain injury Information about problematic alcohol use from the Government of Canada Opioids and brain injury Problematic substance use is a big problem in Canada, costing thousands of lives and billions of dollars. Here are the most recent statistics from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. […]