[…] more susceptible and need to be extra-cautious. Please note: this page is written for adults, but meningitis often occurs in infants and children. Symptoms for this age group can get worse quickly, so it is important to monitor any symptoms your child is experiencing. Symptoms of meningitis Early symptoms (in the first 6 hours) […]
[…] subcortical structures Diving deeper into how the brain works, there are cortical and subcortical structures that have more specific functions. Basal ganglia The basal ganglia is a group of neurons located at the base of the cerebrum. It is responsible for gross motor function, posture, and balance. It also helps with automatic learning of […]
[…] increasing feelings of anxiety and loneliness. As a service provider, there are ways you can encourage your patients/clients to stay connected with family, friends, and other social groups while protecting their health and the health of others in isolation. Social media Social media is one of the most popular ways to stay connected. There […]
[…] some available sources of financial assistance in Canada. Federal disability benefits Provincial/territorial disability benefits, including workers’ compensation Additional sources of financial assistance Employee benefits & workplace policies Employee group benefits may be available to assist you during your recovery, and/or while on the job. This may include short-term and/or long-term disability, as well as coverage […]
[…] the support of others – but it’s easy to think you are alone when you can’t picture your support network. However, it’s likely you have a whole group of people who can all play a part in building what we call your ‘circle of support’. An easy way to think of your circle of […]
[…] members/stakeholders. This can be accomplished through team meetings scheduled to include the patient, family, stakeholders, as well as ongoing therapeutic representatives. It can also be accomplished through group emails or online virtual meetings. Patients and their families should be made to feel comfortable enough to ask questions and discuss alternative treatments without judgement. It […]
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