[…] a walking group Taking lessons for art or music Joining a fundraising group Find activities that interest you and will motivate you to continue with them. Ask caregivers for help Caregivers are a valuable support and can be a big help in managing social situations. They can do this by helping you stay calm […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] great way to reduce the amount of work that goes into cooking and stretching a dollar on your grocery list. Meals like lasagnas, lentil soups, and other big meals use affordable ingredients and can last a long time. Many of these options can be frozen, which is convenient for those times when you aren’t […]
[…] 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. […]
[…] knew your energy was draining/what was happening? What did you do? If you pushed through it, what happened next? Describe any gains, no matter how small or big that you experienced. Did you receive any comments/feedback/encouragement from others either prior to, during or following the activity? What were they saying? Did participating in this […]
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