[…] disability benefit is a more permanent solution for financial assistance after brain injury. It is available throughout Canada, except in Quebec. If you live in Québec, please visit the Government of Québec’s website page on pension plans. The CPP disability benefit is a taxable benefit for people under the age of 65 who are […]
[…] If you have a brain injury, you may be eligible for certain deductions and credits on your taxes. For a complete list of disability deductions and credit, visit the Government of Canada website. Disability supports deduction Adaptive devices and aids like talking textbooks, job coaching services, and Braille note takers are eligible expenses that […]
[…] different ways to handle it. One example: if they gets stressed because they can’t remember how to complete a task, a checklist can help manage that stress. Visit support groups Many communities have local brain injury associations or support groups with activities and resources for people with brain injury and caregivers. Participating in support […]
[…] disability benefit is a more permanent solution for financial assistance after brain injury. It is available throughout Canada, except in Quebec. If they live in Québec, please visit the Government of Québec’s website page on pension plans. The CPP disability benefit is a taxable benefit for people under the age of 65 who are […]
[…] brain injury lives with you, they may be eligible for certain deductions and credits on your joint taxes. For a complete list of disability deductions and credit, visit the Government of Canada website. Disability supports deduction Adaptive devices and aids like talking textbooks, job coaching services, and Braille note takers are eligible expenses that […]
[…] Genetics How drugs interact with the brain – creating “feel good” experience Environment Mental health issues Coping with thoughts and feelings Pre-existing brain injury For more information, visit the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health page on addiction An opioid overdose can cause damaging effects such as slowing breathing/heart rate and starving the brain of […]