Supporting patients/clients through diagnosis, treatment, and brain injury recovery is an integral part of effective, conscious care. They will have a lot of questions about brain injury and its effects on their life, and you will be one of the people they turn to for answers. While their questions may not lie in your […]
Professional education builds on the skills and knowledge of health care and service providers, ensuring they have the tools to deliver the best support to those living with brain injury. Brain Injury Canada’s educational courses Brain Injury Canada has an educational online course library which we continue to grow. Foundations of Brain Injury for […]
Brain Injury Canada has developed a variety of courses for family caregivers of people with brain injury. Our courses are designed to be accessible, focused on topics that caregivers have told us are important to them. These courses are free of charge and self-guided, meaning you can learn on your own time. Check out […]
[…] family member, has decreased significantly since the injury. The offers of help fade away, and you may be facing the daunting task of having to handle their care on your own. People need the support of others, particularly when it comes to situations such as caring for someone with a brain injury. And you […]
After a brain injury, the road to recovery can be challenging and filled with emotions. Caregivers are faced with additional “stress, anxiety and depression . Families and caregivers may be overwhelmed with the circumstances. There may be situations where they become agitated or even argumentative with the health care providers or clinicians. Understanding how […]
[…] don’t entirely know why, or you feel different and don’t know what to do to feel better. Whether you find your own support system or have a caregiver develop one on your behalf, mental health support is critical. This is when you need a team of people behind you to help you take care […]