Intimate partner violence & brain injury

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is physical, emotional, and verbal abuse by a significant other or intimate partner. IPV is a global public health issue, and it can happen to anyone. According to the World Health Organization, one in three women will experience intimate partner violence in her lifetime. Most may also suffer one or more […]

Motivate yourself to complete physical activity

For many people, a barrier to physical activity is that they don’t want to do it. This could be because they view it as challenging or unenjoyable. You may feel the same way, even though you know physical activity of any kind is good for you. If you struggle with motivation when it comes to […]

Carrick Wilken

Comment ma lésion cérébrale a changé ma vie pour toujours Peu après mon 17e anniversaire, j’ai eu un accident qui m’a causé une lésion cérébrale catastrophique. Elle a eu et continuera d’avoir  des répercussions sur le restant de ma vie. Je me suis fait jeter ou suis tombé du lit d’un camion qui roulait sur […]

Renovation Funding

After release from the hospital or rehabilitation to a house there may need to be renovations 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 […]

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