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by Adam Scott Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome: Why Some Recoveries Take Longer Not all concussions heal within a few weeks. For some, symptoms can linger, sometimes lasting for months or even longer. This can affect everything from work to relationships to...

By Brenda Clayton June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Think of your brain as your “battery.” It’s what powers everything you do—thinking, feeling, seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, moving, and remembering. Your brain makes you you. When your brain is injured,...

By: Darian Colpitts One of the programs offered by the Victoria Brain Injury Society is the Art Program. It is in an open studio format, no experience is required, and all the supplies are provided for participants. Participants can work on their own projects that...

By Shaylen Hardy The Government of Canada is committing to diversifying neuroscience to better addressthe problems and discrepancies in current research. Historically, brain research has focused onusing male participants and subjects without including other...

Brain health is multifaceted and can be promoted in many ways. In part 1 we looked at the role diet and physical exercise play in creating a healthy brain. in part 2 the importance of sleep and cognitive exercise. In this part we will talk about social interactions,...

By: Lisa Hanning “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” -John Burroughs, 1912 Walking in the forest near my home on the Sunshine Coast I marvel at the way the dappled sunlight through the trees illuminates an intricately woven...

By Darian Colpitts Image from South Jersey Radiology Associates When one experiences a head or spinal trauma, their first stop should be to a healthcare provider so that they can determine if a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has occurred. You or a loved one may have...

By: Lisa Hanning It is that time of the year when the hours of dark overtake the hours of light in the Northern Hemisphere. That time of year when the plants and trees start to drop their leaves and the vibrancy of summer begins to slow down… signaling the coming...

As the digital world continues to grow and expand, excess screen time is becoming moreof a concern for individuals of all ages. With technology becoming more accessible and morecomplex it’s no wonder finding time away from a screen can be difficult. As screens...

You have probably heard a thousand times that a healthy diet and sleep are important for your physical well-being, but did you know they are also critical to maintaining brain health? Brain health is multidimensional and in part one of this series we looked at how...

By: Lori Jousi A person with Aphasia may be unable to comprehend or formulate language due to a stroke (most common cause) or head trauma. It does not affect cognitive abilities (thinking skills) but will have a hard time understanding. Makes it hard to speak or...

By Lisa Hanning We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep. William Shakespeare’s Prospero in the Tempest, Act 4, Scene 1. The average human spends 200,000 hours of their life sleeping which is about 8000 days. Well as we all...

By Darian Colpitts How brain injury affects family & friends When a member of one's family or social circle acquires a brain injury it can come with a host of new dynamics within this space. Some common changes include frustration between members, role reversals...

September 22-28By Shaylen Hardy Did you know that September 22nd marks the beginning of National Concussion Awareness Week inCanada? The goal for this week is to raise awareness about the impact of concussions and bring attention to theimportance of concussion...

By: Kianna Csolle Although there isn’t one agreed-upon definition for brain health, most definitions include having optimal brain function for your age. Since our brains control our movements, social cognitions, senses, emotions, and behaviour, having one test to...

By: Angela Bowers According to medicinie.iu.edu, recent research is revealing that genetics may influence how susceptible a person is to brain injuries. Dr. Thomas McAllister, who is the Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine...

By Darian Colpitts Seeking help and support after experiencing a brain injury can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you do not know what you are looking for in your specific needs and goals. You may have never heard of some of these care providers that...

By Shaylen Hardy Traumatic brain injury (TBI) presents difficult challenges that individuals must overcome everyday. Working to manage symptoms and improve quality of life can be tiring for individuals living withTBI. Music therapy is gaining popularity as an emerging...