In March 2022, Bruce Willis’ family announced on social media that he is stepping away from a long career as an actor following a diagnosis of aphasia. Willis’ family, in the past, had made comments on the actor’s memory challenges. The Los Angeles Times reported that...
Little ones thrive on structure and routine. They also need fun, joy, mud puddles, and life to be carefree. When a parent or sibling, or a loved one sustain a brain injury those carefree days disappear - in an instant. Children as young as five years of age are aware...
Preteens, teens, young adults are navigating a new path for themselves. These tender years are fraught with pressures in school, post secondary education, career options and more. It's a lot. Add into the mix the sudden changes from a parent, sibling, or loved one...
The Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association (FVBIA) have recently developed some important resources. The Employers Guide to ABI 2022 aims to support employers who are not familiar with an acquired brain injury. Returning to meaningful activity, including employment...
When a person suffers from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), their loved ones are catapulted into the caregiver role to support and look after their injured family member. Relationships, responsibilities, and roles shift suddenly, which can be confusing and overwhelming...
The BC Brain Injury Association (BCBIA) Celebrates 40 Years of Service & Forms a Strategic Alliance with the CGB Centre for Traumatic Life Losses Brainstreams.ca is the official website of the BC Brain Injury Association (BCBIA). We are excited to announce fourty...
British Columbia hosts its first annual Concussion Awareness Week. September 26th to October 2nd is British Columbia's first annual Concussion Awareness Week. The BC Injury, Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) and Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) have...
What is this video about? Cultivating Kindness is the story behind Opportunity Landing, a non-profit society dedicated to developing and maintaining a space for inclusive, accessible community gardens in Langley BC. Juliet Henderson-Rahbar, is a board member of the BC...
All citizens of voting age have the right to vote. For the election to be fair, and for the voice of Canadians to be heard, there is a responsibility to ensure voters are given every opportunity to exercise their rights. Who can vote? To vote in Canada, the individual...
The Family Advocates for Brain Injury Survivors is a committee of the CGB Centre for Traumatic Life Losses. The purpose of the committee is to determine affordable and accessible housing and support solutions for individuals living with a brain injury. Specifically,...
1 in 4 women in Canada will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime. In Canada, it is estimated that more than 200,000 women a year receive brain injuries inflicted by their intimate partners, with up to 92% of IPV incidents involving hits or...
A National Hidden Disability Symbol: It is time. It is right. It is needed. Consider becoming an ally and join the movement for a national Hidden Disability Symbol in Canada. Co-founders of the Hidden Disability Symbol (HSDC)...
The breathtaking community of Campbell River is world-renown for a few things. Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, it is a short 1.5 hour drive from Nanaimo, and boasts pristine scenery and wildlife, snow-capped mountains, and claims the title of Salmon...
Navigating Your Recovery Journey Part 4: Being Active in Your Own Recovery What is this video about? The BC Brain Injury Association (BCBIA) has created a series of short videos (6-11 minutes each) that highlight scenarios that we think are important for individuals...
Navigating Your Recovery Journey Part 3: Support Organizations and Services What is this video about? The BC Brain Injury Association (BCBIA) has created a series of short videos (6-11 minutes each) that highlight scenarios that we think are important for individuals...