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ICBC’s New Accident Benefits Coverage: Your Step-by-Step Guide.
Have you been injured in a crash and think you might have a concussion or brain injury? Are you wondering what to do next? ICBC recognizes that receiving medical treatment as soon as practically possible is critically important in these cases. They have therefore...
ICBC’s New Accident Benefits Coverage: What you Need to Know.
In 2017, there were 350,000 motor vehicle crashes in British Columbia that were reported to ICBC. Of those, 95,000 resulted in injuries to a driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist. ICBC identified that accessing medical treatment as soon as practically possible is...
Greta Cooperโs Story: Coping with Concussion Symptoms
What is a concussion? Concussion, a form of traumatic brain injury, is the most common type of brain injury. Concussions are caused by a direct blow or jolt to the head, face or neck. Most well known for taking place in sporting activities, concussions can take many...
Jeffโs Journey: How a family survives a stroke
Jeff Palmer was affected by a stroke at age 37. As a husband, father of two boys, working a job he loved and coaching baseball for his kids, the impacts the stroke had on his life were numerous. Three years after the stroke, Jeff is still adjusting to physical...
Brain injury recovery resource list: new services have been added
Searching for services to support recovery from a brain injury can be overwhelming. We've created an online list of resources to help people recovering from brain injury access the supports they need. You can find this list of 300+ services (we call it a โRepositoryโ...
Spice up your holidays with brain-healthy seasonings
Many of the flavorings that add a special touch to our favorite holiday foods confer the gift of brain health at the same time. Researchers have discovered that cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other spices that we mix into baked goods and savory dishes contain nutrients that sharpen memory, reduce stress, or improve sleep, among other benefits.
What does an Accessible Canada mean to you?
Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities announced the launch of a national consultation process to inform the development of planned legislation that will transform how the Government ofย Canadaย addresses accessibility.
Courage to Come Back: Christy Campbell
Christy Campbell was in the prime of her life when a stroke took away most of her movement and her voice. Now, she is fighting back and helping others. Sonia Deol reports.
After a brain injury, crash survivor thrives by helping others through art
Coming back from a traumatic brain injury is not easy, but one Montreal woman not only healed, but is now helping others through art. Artist, teacher and mentor Sonja Boodajee has had to overcome incredible odds just to be able to stand. โIt was really hard at the...