Financial assistance from insurance benefits Depending on what kind of private insurance you have, you may be eligible for financial support from your policy. For more information about insurance, visit our page on types of insurance that may be able to help with recovery and rehabilitation costs Financial assistance from work Please note: depending on […]
Substance use can lead to a brain injury, particularly in the case of opioids or impairment from alcohol and other drugs. It can also occur after a brain injury, creating multiple problems for the person living with a brain injury. Topics in this section include: Substance use before a brain injury Substance use after brain […]
Sometimes life does not turn out as we expected. Coping with all the changes that accompany living with the effects of brain injury can be overwhelming. If you find yourself, or someone you love, dealing with depression or anxiety, you are not alone. Nearly half of all people with brain injuries experience depression and anxiety […]
Along with the COVID-19 immunization program, Canadian provinces and territories had protective measures in place. Many of these safety measures are no longer mandated, but they are still helpful for the wellbeing of you and your community. Vaccination To reduce the spread of COVID-19, Canada has put an immunization program in place to make COVID-19 […]
Many people may be nervous to try exercising after brain injury in case they make their symptoms worse. But when you start slowly, complete your exercises safely and listen to your body, it can have a lot of benefits for your brain health. This is the reason many health professionals make recommendations for physical activity […]
Financial assistance from insurance benefits Depending on what kind of private insurance you have, you may be eligible for financial support from your policy. For more information about insurance, visit our page on types of insurance that may be able to help with recovery and rehabilitation costs Financial assistance from work Please note: depending on […]
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