As many individuals experience stress during the holidays, for caregivers this may be a particularly difficult time of year. Caregivers experience stress often, but the holidays may be a particularly tough time. Issues such as missing social events their loved ones find challenging, having to meet their own, and others’ expectations of them, needing to…
Don’t Break under Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be a busy time: purchasing gifts; decorating; attending parties; visiting friends and family. It’s easy to get lost in the whirlwind of activities. To keep stress from overwhelming you, here are some tips to help you cope: Budget. Understand what your financial position is and make a budget for buying gifts….
It was a December that Changed My Life Forever…
The last thing I remember about that day, just before Christmas, is that I was standing outside my local hockey arena and that I felt a “chill” that something bad was about to happen. From what I’ve been told, as I was getting into my car, another vehicle drove up from behind and hit my car,…
Grateful for Volunteers
Volunteers are a major part of an organization. They give up their personal time to come in and assist in any way useful. Here at Brain Care Centre we have so many wonderful people that volunteer their energy. Their work does not go unnoticed, specifically the work of Sushami and Jenny. Both Sushami and Jenny…
Golf Tips & Tricks
Brain Care Centre’s 6th Annual Brain Matters Charity Golf Tournament is fast approaching and the excitement is growing every day! We complied some tips and tricks to help our golfers succeed. Hopefully this success means they can win some of our prizes! Prepare the night before The early bird gets the worm! Or at least…
Client Profile: Stroke Survivor, Linda
My name is Linda Robillard. I used to live in the country with my best friend and my animals. I worked in the city for a recycling company. I was very STRONG! I was RECYCLE WOMAN!! I worked with the big guys and drove the big trucks. I had a full and busy life. In…
Greg’s Triathlon World Competition, in support of BCC
We’re so excited to announce that we are partnering with Corporate Sponsor, Northwest Healthcare Properties, to send former Brain Care Centre client, Greg Shimizu to the World ITU Triathlon taking place in Australia this September. In 2012, Greg Shimizu was cycling as part of his training for a triathlon when he was involved in a…
How to Avoid a Scam
Has anyone knocked on your door wanting to help you save money on your energy bill? Have you been offered a dream vacation for just $50? Have you been asked to verify your account online or over the phone? If you answered “yes” to any of these then you’ve encountered some of the most recent…
An Underappreciated Link: Brain Injury, Homelessness, and Addiction
Brain injury, homelessness, and addiction – regardless of which occurs first, experiencing just one increases the odds of experiencing the other two. In fact, the percentage of homeless people who have suffered a brain injury may be seven times higher than the general population1, and 20% of people who do not have a pre-existing substance…
Depression and Brain Injuries
Feelings of sadness, emptiness or hopelessness. Disinterest in daily activities. Fatigue or loss of energy. These are just some of the symptoms of one of the most prevalent mental health disorders, depression, which affects approximately 1 in 10 people. However, when the person suffering from depression has a brain injury, these details may change. SYMPTOMS…