Understanding Stroke Recovery in Kitchener Waterloo Region
The months after a loved one experiences a stroke are often challenging. It’s a transition that requires a new outlook on care, routine and priorities. Additionally, seeing an elderly loved one undergo physical and emotional change is painful for the whole family. The shock of a single stroke is difficult enough to deal with, but […]
Shining a Light on Brain Injury
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The primary goal is to raise awareness about the frequency and impact of brain injuries, both traumatic and non-traumatic. Every year, thousands of Canadians are affected by strokes and brain injuries that can happen in an instant but have lasting impacts. The month encourages compassion and understanding for those […]
Coping with Palliative Respite Care Guilt
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association has deemed May 5th to 11th National Hospice Palliative Care Week. The purpose of creating awareness is to help people and their loved ones maintain a good quality of life through every stage of illness. It can be a challenging time for everyone involved, and often, the family caregivers […]
