A Traumatic Brain Injury or “TBI” occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain (TBI may also be referred to as an Acquired Brain Injury or Intracranial Injury). […]
When dealing with injured clients and medical professionals, we often hear of the terms ‘TBI’ and ‘ABI’. What do they mean? What is the difference? TBI is short-form for a […]
When a loved one sustains a traumatic brain injury, the entire family is immediately affected. During the acute period, there is often a fear of the unknown. Family members will […]
You are lucky to be alive following a traumatic brain injury… but you don’t feel lucky. You feel lonely, and are frustrated, angry and do not understand why everyone you […]
Brain injuries disrupt the ability for your brain to function and think clearly. They may also affect your sense of smell or taste and/or affect your hormones. Most of us […]
Traumatic brain injuries can be suffered as a result of all kinds of unfortunate and unexpected accidents – sporting accidents, slip and falls, assaults, and motor vehicle accidents to name […]
“Mild” traumatic brain injuries can cause significant emotional, physical, and cognitive impairments. Associated outcomes can include depression, post-concussion symptoms, disability, underemployment, low income, and marital instability. Yet, mild traumatic brain […]
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Ontario. BRAIN INJURY CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE. Just as no two people are alike, no two acquired brain injuries are alike. Survivors will […]
The difficulties and challenges that face victims and their families.