[…] these may not be for you, there are plenty of activities out there. Ask your family or rehab team for suggestions. Check out some examples of self- care activities Take care of your body By taking care of your body, you also take care of your mind. The best ways to take care of […]
[…] unable to take extended time away from work, try reaching out to other family members to create a schedule. Alternatively, you could also try short term in-home care professionals. Living Concussion Guidelines The Guidelines for Concussion/mTBI and Prolonged Symptoms was developed to improve patient care by creating a framework that can be implemented by healthcare professionals […]
[…] (CTRC) called for moderate to severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) to be officially classified as a chronic condition in Canada. This move would significantly enhance nationwide health care strategies, policies, and patient outcomes. “My severe brain injury just didn’t happen to me. It happened to my whole family,” said Barb Butler, a former teacher […]
[…] to make it more accessible. There are financial grants that can be applied for to make those renovations more affordable. Canada RRSP Home buyer plan Home buyer tax credit Alberta Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) British Columbia Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) On-reserve >Home Renovation Tax Credit for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Home Owner Grant for People With Disabilities Manitoba No available programs at the provincial level. For more […]
[…] about their medical diagnosis or treatment, as there is a perception that some physicians will get insulted or see it as lack of respect from patients or caregivers. In most cases, clinicians understand you want the best care and advice for yourself or your friend/family member. It is within your right to seek medical […]
[…] at an advance poll location, or at a local Elections Canada office. Learn more about the different ways to vote I live in a hospital or long-term care facility. How can I vote? Electors living in a hospital or long-term care facility have the opportunity to vote in different ways. This can include the […]
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