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,…
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As Pro Sports Head Injuries Rise, Canadian Doctors Publish New Six-Step Guide To Managing Concussions
…people who sustain repeated concussions, particularly if they develop so-called “second-impact syndrome,” reported the article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Following a simple six-point return-to-play protocol for…
Brain-stimulation device may aid stroke survivors with speech: study
…therapy. Patients received 20 minutes of TMS or sham stimulation followed by 45 minutes of speech and language therapy for 10 days, the authors report in the American Heart Association…
Man Develops Rare Brain Condition Synesthesia After Stroke
…The other was an American, whose stroke also damaged the part of the brain known as the thalamus. But George is the first reported case of acquired synesthesia manifesting itself…
Update on the BC Recovery Benefit and people receiving Ministry assistance
…of March 2021. • Clients need to report the BCRB on their monthly stub as “Other Income”. The BC Recovery Benefit payment is exempt and will not affect their monthly…
Courage to Come Back: Christy Campbell
…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. Watch the video here>>…
Can Just One Concussion Change the Brain?
Suffering a single concussion may cause lasting brain damage, researchers report in the journal Radiology. Steven Flanagan, co-director of the Concussion Center at NYU Langone Medical Center, discusses the findings,…
Help Move Bill C-277 Forward
Bill C-277 is a l egislative proposal in Canada aimed at creating a national strategy for brain injury awareness, prevention, and care. The bill seeks to address the significant impact…
VCH, GF Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS)
…the care of the family physician or medical clinic. Primary care provider is encouraged to prioritize the assessment and treatment of depression/anxiety, sleep, and headaches in individuals following concussion as…
The Road Ahead: Next Exit Hope! For Ages 5 and Up.
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…