Individuals with acquired brain injuries experience cognitive impairments that can impact them for the rest of their lives. This is one of the biggest challenges for both individuals and caregivers after a brain injury. Brain injury can affect a person’s ability to think, communicate and make decisions for themselves, increasing their dependency on other people […]
A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells within or around the structure of the brain. They can impact all areas of the brain and change how a person thinks, feels, and reacts. There are over 120 types of brain tumours, ranging from non-malignant (non-cancerous) to malignant (harmful or cancerous). In some cases, brain […]
Do activities that are engaging and enjoyable Keeping the person with a brain injury engaged and entertained is good for their emotional well-being and their brain. This includes hobbies they enjoy, meeting with friends, and anything else that brings them joy. It’s also helpful to complete activities that pose a bit of a challenge. It […]
The return to work process can be challenging, and feel overwhelming after a brain injury. If you are an employee with a brain injury or an employer of someone with a brain injury, the following information on returning to work may be helpful. If you are an employer of someone with a brain injury, there […]
Relationships with children, parents, siblings, cousins, and other extended family will change for the person with a brain injury. These changes will be more noticeable if you live with them. The biggest changes these relationships will go through are communication and responsibilities/role reversals. For the purposes of this page, the following content is written using […]
Supporting and caring for an individual living with a brain injury can leave both you and the survivor feeling isolated and alone. This may not be the case at first. While your loved one is in the hospital or when they first come home, people are dropping by to visit; food is being dropped off […]
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