by Executive Director | Oct 25, 2024 | Commentary
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...
by Executive Director | Oct 22, 2024 | Commentary
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...
by Executive Director | Oct 16, 2024 | Commentary
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 Executive Director | Oct 8, 2024 | Commentary
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 Executive Director | Oct 5, 2024 | Commentary
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 Executive Director | Oct 1, 2024 | Commentary
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...
