Help Move Bill C-277 Forward
Bill C-277 is a legislative proposal in Canada aimed at creating a national strategy for brain injury awareness, prevention, and care. The bill seeks to address the significant impact of [...]
Summer Migrations by Debra Erickson
Last week anxious travelers watched as WestJet mechanics negotiated on a tentative deal. It resulted in 1,078 flights being canceled and over 100,000 frustrated customers stranded in cities across Canada. [...]
Mother’s Metamorphosis by Debra Erickson
We will take a moment this month to wish Happy Mother’s Day to the person who fills that role in our lives. It is a role that is always changing. [...]
Neuroplasticity – Springtime for the Brain
It’s that time of year again. Depending on where you live, the grass is already green, flowers in bloom and the winter nights have faded to spring’s ever lengthening sunsets. [...]
The Impact of Brain Injury on One’s Inner Calendar
Forgetting something here and there usually isn't a problem. It happens to everyone. Memory loss is often associated with aging. People say things like, "My memory isn't what it use [...]
Barb Butler Peer Support Group a Lifeline for Many
There are many reasons why Barb Butler is highly respected in the brain injury community. She is a wonderful person and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She is also a [...]
Why Write a Blog?
~By Debra Erickson May 16, 2008, I was heading up our city’s Bike to Work Week. While cycling home from my office that day, I was hit by a truck. [...]
Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors (Introduction)
Debra’s Journey: Introduction Brainstreams is pleased to introduce Debra Erickson, the newest writer in our Between the Lines series committed to sharing the stories of brain injury survivors. Debra Erickson [...]