A walk in the park may soothe the mind and, in the process, change the workings of our brains in ways that improve our mental health, according to an interesting…
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Obama announces aid initiative to help wounded veterans
ORLANDO — President Obama on Saturday announced an initiative to help treat veterans with brain injuries and mental-health conditions, as he and first lady Michelle Obama paid tribute to disabled…
Brain Resource, Advocacy & Information Network (B.R.A.I.N.)
…location of the service. Contact the service by phone or by email to learn if there is a location near you. Located in: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and Fraser Health…
Tips for Making Your Brain Injury Information More Accessible
…Test With Real Users Whenever possible, ask survivors or caregivers to review your materials. Their lived experiences offer critical feedback and ensure content meets real needs. Learn more: https://www.w3.org/WAI/fundamentals/accessibility-intro/ https://askearn.org/page/10-tips-for-an-accessible-website…
‘Brain window’ implant devised
…The implant was reported in the journal Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine. The researchers say emerging laser-treatments in stroke and cancer care and brain imaging require access to the brain….
First-Ever Grant Awarded to Okanagan College to Research Student Brain Injuries
…the Department of Kinesiology at Okanagan College, has received the institution’s first-ever grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The Planning and Dissemination grant will support the development…
Kris Letang Suffers a Second Stroke
Kris Letang, 35, defenseman for Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a stroke – his second stroke to be exact. Letang, a native of Montreal, Quebec, recognized and reported the symptoms to the…
Richmond Therapeutic Riding Society
…to people with disabilities, horseback riding can be adapted appropriately in most cases. Reported benefits include improved balance and co-ordination, increased confidence and a sense of achievement. Once RTRA has…
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Website Disclaimer BRAINSTREAMS 5 Search query for: providence health care/page/62/report-a-problem ( Page 21 ) Brainstreams.ca is an online education and networking site for the Brain Injury Community in B.C. and…
Stress Management Following Brain Injury: Strategies for Families and Caregivers
This article by Judith Falcone helps families recognize how a brain injury affects both the person and their loved ones, and provides a step‑by‑step guide to reduce burnout….