UBC researchers and community stakeholders have published a paper on the Priorities for Quality of Life After Brain Injury and an informative infographic. It is known that individuals who have sustained a brain injury may experience changes to their quality of...
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 brain injuries on individuals, families, and communities by promoting...
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. Maybe spring is not so evident in the climate where you live. Still looking at mounds of...
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 to be." But what if you were in your 20s and as a result of a traumatic brain injury,...
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 survivor of traumatic brain injury. Barb has become a leader in our community, turning her...
Canadian Concussion Centre (CCC) - Call for Abstracts The Canadian Concussion Centre at the Toronto Western Hospital is holding its 11th Annual Concussion Research Symposium entitled “Update on Research and Care of the Concussion Spectrum of Disorders” on April 26,...
Exclusive Invitation to Survivors of Brain Injury, Family Members, and Caregivers In January 2024, we launch the “125 Days to Say Yes!” campaign. This initiative is a transformative drive designed to catalyze support and swift action towards the realization of...
CBC has reported people with disabilities are getting left behind in Canada's housing crisis. Why? With an increased demand for housing, along with the rising cost to purchase or rent, folks living with the financial constraints of disability income are getting left...
Brain Injury Canada issued a statement announcing the momentous collaboration with Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium (CTRC) to produce a position paper calling for the official classification of moderate to severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a...
The family of Heather Anderson, Australian rules footballer, donated her brain to the Australian Sports Brain Bank following her death in November 2022. Anderson was 28 years old. In a paper published on June 30th, outlining the findings of Anderson's post-mortem...
Ensuring brain injury services are equitable requires a comprehensive approach that addresses various aspects of access, affordability, awareness, and support. Services must meet the needs of diverse populations affected by brain injury. This means we must develop...
Brain Injury Awareness Month In Canada, Brain Injury Awareness Month is an observance held in June each year, with the aim of raising awareness about brain injuries and their impact on individuals and communities. The British Columbia government has proclaimed June as...
We're extremely thankful to the staff and customers of Bootlegger, who in partnership with the Canadian Royal Purple BC, raised over $2,600 to support Brainstreams. On behalf of those we serve, thank you! Every year, the Canadian Royal Purple raises funds during the...
"We work with people with disabilities." Technology for Living (TFL) is dedicated to helping people in BC with limited movement, and physical disabilities reduce barriers to participation in their home and community. Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP)...
GF Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS) The GF Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS) offers 2 streams of service: GFACS Group Education Session An Occupational Therapist provides group-based education about concussion recovery and self-management skills. GFACS...