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 […]
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 […]
Acute care means short-term, immediate medical care. For concussions and/or mild traumatic brain injuries, acute care refers to initial testing and diagnosis and doesn’t typically require a stay in the hospital. If a friend or family member has experienced a non-traumatic brain injury (such as a stroke or brain tumour) or a severe traumatic brain […]
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 […]
The person with a brain injury is ready to leave the hospital. It’s an exciting day, but it can also be overwhelming. The transition from acute care to rehabilitation (or home) can be stressful, especially on the part of the caregiver. A discharge plan will help make this process as smooth as possible and reduce […]
A self-care activity is an activity that you do for yourself and for your mental, physical and emotional well-being. Not every activity on this list will be for you. For example, running is peaceful for some, unenjoyable for others. You won’t want to do these activities all the time – instead, you’ll find that you […]
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