Below are a few samples of the many resources that are available online that provide a wealth of information on brain injury for survivors, caregivers, family, friends and those looking to further their understanding.
Education, Awareness and Support
The first two websites provide information on brain injury associations in Canada and the United States.
After Brain Injury – A Guide for Patients and Their Families
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on mild brain injuries and concussions.
Prevention and why it needs to start at an early age
Concussion and You – A Handbook for Parents and Kids
Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation – Living Guidelines for Diagnosing & Managing Pediatric Concussions.
Brain Injury Canada – Returning to work following an acquired brain injury
Nine things not to say to someone with a brain injury
Ten things to say to someone with a brain injury.
Support groups for survivors and caregivers play an extremely important role in all stages of rehabilitation and healing. The links below provide information on groups that exist and how they can be accessed.
Brain Injury Association of America
Choosing the right caregiver support
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
Books
Released in June 2014, the latest edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul showcases inspirational stories written by both traumatic brain injury survivors and caregivers detailing how hope, healing and hard work are intertwined in the healing and rehabilitation journey.
Chicken Soup for the Soul – Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide
The Brain Injury Book (free resource for patients and caregivers)
Videos
Tedx – Kim Gorgens: Protecting the brain against concussion.
An eight minute video highlighting the steps in the recovering process and the important role a caregiver plays.
The road to recovery from a brain injury.
World champion snowboarder Kevin Pearce was a strong contender to win gold in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics when he sustained a traumatic brain injury in an accident during a training session. His life forever changed, he shares his own personal rehabilitation journey that is both moving and inspiring.
Olympic gold medal contender tells his story post trauma
This link provides over 100 personal stories that can be filtered by topic (kids, sports related, military, etc.) from both traumatic brain injury survivors and caregivers. Each video is approximately 3-4 minutes in length.
Newsfeed
Alberta OHV helmet law cheered by some enthusiasts.
Supreme court makes billion dollar decision on NFL concussion case.
Canadian made blood test for concussions could radically simplify diagnosis.
