Save the Date! π§ Our annual #BrainInjuryAwareness Day event is less than 90 days away. On June 11, 2025, join survivors, researchers & healthcare professionals to learn about brain injuries & connect with community. Learn more: https://t.co/gn6zEAeZmO
Are you helping a loved one with a #BrainInjury? These tips can help:
π Learn about brain injuries
β³ Be patient & flexible
π¬ Communicate clearly
π Take care of yourself
Find support from @CaregiverON https://t.co/EzmLYWgB1Z
Recovery from a brain injury isnβt linearβit looks different for everyone. π Some may heal quickly, while others may need more time & support. No matter your journey, remember to be kind to yourself. β¨ How do you practice self-care? Let us know! #BrainInjuryAwareness
February is #PreventativeHealthAwarenessMonth in Canada. π Recognized by @HealthCanada, it encourages you to be the CEO of your health by making healthy choices & reducing risks. Learn more: https://t.co/M17826jBAW
Weβre excited to kick off the #NewYear in our new VCBIS location! Just steps from Hogs Back Park, it offers lots of space for recovery activities, plus its own games room! This new space helps us better serve those affected by brain injuries. Watch the video for a quick tour!
January 20th is #BlueMonday, often called the saddest day of the year. Prioritize your mental health with these tips: be kind to yourself, embrace new opportunities, take healing at your own pace, live in the moment, & celebrate your progress! How do you take care of yourself?
#Concussions are among the most common types of #TraumaticBrainInjury π€ Treating a concussion early can reduce recovery time and improve outcomes. π§ Learn more on our website: https://t.co/DfHkXWXnop #TBI#BrainInjury
#HappyNewYear from VCBIS! π
As we welcome 2025, focus on small, positive steps:
π Reflect on a moment of joy from last year.
π Celebrate progress, no matter how small.
π Set kind intentions like βI deserve compassion.β
π Take time to rest.
Wishing you hope & happiness! π
Happy Holidays from all of us at VCBIS! πIn 2025, we look forward to continuing to support our clients, collaborate with our partners, create awareness for brain injuries, and of course, our Brain Injury Awareness Day in June. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season! βοΈ
The holidays can be overstimulating, especially for #BrainInjury survivors. Here are 5 tips to help:
π«Ά Give yourself grace
π± Create calm environments
ποΈ Take breaks
π Simplify gifting
π Focus on what brings you joy.
Share these #HolidayTips with someone who may need them!
Looking for sponsors for our #BrainInjuryAwareness Day conference next June! π Reach an engaged audience of over 200 in-person & online attendees π’ We have varied sponsorship opportunities. Learn more: https://t.co/g1Vjtak99c
Save the Date! June 11, 2025 is our next #BrainInjuryAwareness Day conference. Hear stories from survivors and learn from clinicians while supporting our mission. Visit our website to learn more or become a sponsor today: https://t.co/MOeyvtN7td
Finding a suitable new location for our day program was no easy feat, and it took a team! Here are just a few of the smiling faces who helped make this long-awaited vision become reality. Have you been to visit yet? Contact us for a tour. π
#Concussions are among the most common types of #TraumaticBrainInjury π€ Treating a concussion early can reduce recovery time and improve outcomes. π§ Learn more on our website: https://t.co/DfHkXWXnop #TBI#BrainInjury
Last week we celebrated our new location with an Open House! π’ We appreciate everyone who could make it to this special event as we mark the start of a new chapter for VCBIS. π³
Today is October 31st, more famously known as #Halloween! From all of us at VCBIS, we wish you a Happy Halloween. However youβre choosing to mark the day: candy, costumes, or meeting with friends: we hope you have a safe and spooky #Halloween2024! ππ»