We’re all doing our part by practicing physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean we can’t stay connected. Brain Injury Canada has created a list of weekly challenges to inspire some fun at home. You can do these challenges in order along with us, or you can pick and choose which ones […]
Voting gives Canadians a voice on issues and decisions that will impact all of their lives. To make an educated and informed vote, it’s important to understand how the Canadian government works and how we elect the government in the federal election. How the Canadian Parliament works Our system of government is a constitutional monarchy […]
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 […]
Avoid noisy environments If you have some hearing, avoiding noisy environments can make it easier for you to hear and understand conversation. The more background noise there is, the harder it is for your auditory systems to filter out what’s important, making it harder for you to communicate. Hearing aids Some hearing loss is permanent, […]
If your friend or family member is coping with hearing loss, there are some actions you can take to assist them with the changes they are experiencing. Avoid noisy environments Avoiding noisy environments can make it easier for the person to hear and understand conversation without background noises making it difficult to distinguish important sounds. […]
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