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On this page, youโll find an inspiring mix of personal stories, the latest news regarding brain injuries, and research insights. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of recovery, seeking community, or staying updated on advancements in brain health, our blog offers resources and perspectives to support you on your journey.
The Faces of Brain Injury
Behind every brain injury diagnosis is a real person. We are pleased to share The Faces of Brain Injury, a series of digital posters sharing a brief snapshot into the lives of brain injury survivors. Each one has found meaningful ways to give back to their community....
The Faces of Brain Injury
Behind every brain injury diagnosis is a real person. We are pleased to share The Faces of Brain Injury, a series of digital posters sharing a brief snapshot into the lives of brain injury survivors. Each one has found meaningful ways to give back to their community....
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Study Highlights Gaps in Access to Concussion Care
A new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics explores how children from different backgrounds may experience unequal access to concussion care. The study, โThe Leaky Pipeline of Injury: Disparities at Multiple Junctures for Children with Head Trauma,โ examined...
Brain Injury and Social Situations: When Conversations Take More Energy
Socializing can look effortless from the outside, but conversations involve a lot of information to process. We listen to what someone is saying, notice their tone and expressions, decide when to respond, and often keep track of several people at once. After a brain...
Accessible Voting Options for the 2026 BC Provincial Election
The BC provincial election is coming up on Saturday, October 24, 2026. If you are planning to vote, it is helpful to know what options are available and what support you can access. Elections BC offers several ways to vote, including accessible voting services for...
Why Routines Can Help After Brain Injury
After a brain injury, everyday activities can sometimes take more thought and energy than they used to. Getting ready for the day, preparing a meal, or keeping track of appointments may involve several steps that can be harder to remember or organize when you're...
Thoughts on the Harvest by Debra Erickson
Thereโs the ever so subtle shade of auburn dusting across my garden hedge, a deepening red blush on the apples in the orchard too. From my couch by the window, I catch the aroma of crops being harvested from the fields nearby. I watch a squirrel darting across my yard...
Participants Needed for Research Survey to Help Make Canadian Airports More Accessible
The Accessible Skies project is focused on enhancing accessibility and support for people with cognitive disabilities, their care partners, and their families in the airport experienceThey are currently gathering feedback from people with cognitive disabilities and...
Polytrauma by James Wanless
I went out for a bit of a joyride on the afternoon of Sunday, April 14th, 2024. I planned to be out for an hour or two at most. Beyond that it was a pretty unremarkable day โ clear and cool for spring in Vancouver.
I was heading east on Rumble Street in southwest Burnaby, when a driver heading west turned left across my path. As he did so, he hit me at roughly 50km/hr, which was fast enough to throw me into the windshield, and up over the roof of the car, landing on the pavement about ten feet behind it.
I remember the car coming to a stop diagonally, pointing away from me. I also remember everything slowing down in the split-second of the crash. As the driver took my bike out from under me and I flew into the windshield, it was like an out-of-body experience. The crunch of my body hitting glass, the thud of it collapsing on the pavement.
How Age May Shape Recovery After Brain Injury
We often hear that younger brains recover better after a brain injury because they are more adaptable. But new research suggests that age may affect recovery in more complicated ways. A study published in Experimental Neurology looked at how younger and older mice...
New Online Course Helps IPV Responders Recognize and Respond to Brain Injury
Brain injury is far more common in situations of intimate partner violence than most people realize. Around 230,000 women in Canada experience severe physical violence from a partner every year, and as many as 92% report blows to the head and face. Yet these injuries...