Social distancing is incredibly important as Canadians try to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. But that does mean we’ll all be spending a lot of time at home. It’s easy to get bored and feel lonely. To combat boredom and keep yourself entertained and happy, check out this list of ideas and activities […]
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 […]
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 […]
Data drives decisions and policy makers need up-to-date data on what is happening with individuals and families living with neurological conditions, including brain injury. Over 10 million Canadians are living with neurological conditions ranging from illnesses, disorders, and injuries, which impact every aspect of life. Neurological conditions are complex and represent significant physical and mental […]
Relationships with others are incredibly important to our overall health and happiness. After a brain injury, it can be challenging to maintain or build relationships. This is because of stress for all parties involved, changes to responsibilities and roles, and communication issues. It can also happen because of the behavioural, physical and cognitive changes you […]
Please note: Often individuals with a brain injury are not able to use a computer or read while they are in acute care. Accordingly, we have adjusted the language of this page. Acute care means short-term, immediate medical care. In acute care, the patient will undergo further diagnosis, medical treatment, surgery and after surgery care […]
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