The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Day Treatment Program is a supportive group where you can learn about ABI and ways to manage ongoing challenges related to your ABI, meet people with similar experiences, and explore your strengths.
The ABI Family Support Group is for caregivers, loved ones, and/or support persons of people living with an ABI. This pamphlet gives information about the group, including why you should join, who can take part, and how to register.
This pamphlet is a guide for at home after brain tumour surgery. Topics include: staples or stitches, activity, driving, taking care of your incision, washing your hair, eating and drinking, alcohol, medications, things to watch for, and recovery.
This pamphlet defines what a stroke is, what a stroke might look like, and what a stroke can cause. Other topics include admission to hospital, rehabilitation, getting back to normal, and your discharge plan. This pamphlet is also available in French.
If you have an ABI, using alcohol and drugs can have a serious effect on you and your recovery. This pamphlet explains how alcohol and drug use will affect you after an ABI and lists resources for getting help.
People with an ABI sometimes have problems with anger. This pamphlet explains how anger might affect you and gives tips for managing anger.
Ce livret explique ce qu’est un AVC, ce à quoi l’AVC peut ressembler et ce qu’il peut entraîner. On y traite aussi de l’admission à l’hôpital, de la réadaptation, du retour à la normale et de votre plan de congé. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains how attention problems may show up after an acquired brain injury (ABI), things that can make attention problems worse, and tips for coping.
Cette brochure explique à quoi s'attendre avant et après une opération de la colonne vertébrale. This pamphlet is also available in English (WL85-1732).
This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after spine surgery. Topics include information about your spine, the surgery, and your discharge day, and what to expect at home. A pre-surgery checklist, activity guidelines, and information on when to see a health care provider are included. This pamphlet is also available in French (FF85-2451).