Cognitive rehabilitation is an essential part of recovery for individuals with #TraumaticBrainInjury, helping them achieve greater independence & a better quality of life. A thorough assessment can help shape an effective plan for rehabilitation. For more info, visit: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

Happy #NationalNursePractitionerWeek! 🩺 🧠 Nurse Practitioners are an essential part of care teams. They can make a formal #concussion diagnosis and provide advice on managing concussion symptoms. They can also perform clinical assessments, order tests, and help develop a recovery plan.

🧠 ⚡Pain & headaches are common after a #TBI – they can appear right after the injury and persist throughout recovery. Pain can affect cognitive recovery, sleep, mood, anxiety & behavior. Check out our TBI Guideline for more info: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... #NationalPainAwarenessWeek

It’s #FallPreventionMonth! Did you know that #falls are the #1 cause of injury-related death, hospitalization & emergency department visits among older adults in Canada? 💡The good news? Most falls are preventable. See the image below. For more info, vist @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/injury-to...

November is #FallPreventionMonth! 🧠 Falls are the leading cause of #TBI – responsible for ~ 30% of concussions & 72% of mod-sev TBIs in Ontario. If you experience a TBI after a fall, visit: www.neurotraumapathways.ca For more info on fall prevention, visit @parachute.ca: parachute.ca/en/

Don't miss Judy Gargaro and Lauren Hough’s presentation on making sense of the long-term realities of acquired brain injury at the @ontariobia.bsky.social conference! 📅 November 7, 2025 🕓 Concurrent Session D4, 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Make sure to catch Judy Gargaro’s presentation on optimizing recovery for older adults after brain injury at the @ontariobia.bsky.social conference! You don’t want to miss it! 📅 November 6, 2025 🕓 Concurrent Session A2, 10:30-11:30 AM

Check out the Canadian TBI Guideline for evidence-based recommendations in the following areas after #TraumaticBrainInjury: 💡 I: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 💡 L: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 💡 M: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 💡 N: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 💡 O: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

📚 It’s #NationalHealthEducationWeek! Did you know that there is a handbook designed specifically for people with TBI and their caregivers? Check it out: kite-uhn-brain-injury.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/Docs/complet... If you are a #caregiver, be sure to also visit: ontariocaregiver.ca

💊Today is #NationalCheckYourMedsDay! 💡Check out the image below for a few important medication management reminders for brain injury providers. Also be sure to visit Chapter T.9 (Principles of Medication Management) of our TBI Clinical Practice Guideline for more info: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

📚 It’s #NationalHealthEducationWeek! Living with & caring for someone with #TBI can be overwhelming. That’s why both individuals with TBI & their caregivers should receive timely information and advice on the injury from their provider(s). 🔗 TBI Guideline: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

🧠 C'est la semaine québécoise du traumatisme craniocérébral! Le Guide canadien de pratique clinique pour la réadaptation des adultes ayant subi un traumatisme craniocérébral modéré-grave est également disponible en français: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

💜 It's #PurpleThursday! We're wearing purple to raise awareness on the intersection of #braininjury and #intimatepartnerviolence. Are you wearing purple today? 💡Learn more: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/intimate-par...

💜 It's #PurpleThursday! While IPV can happen to anyone, women & girls are at an increased risk, with 1 in 3 experiencing IPV in their lifetime. IPV often involves force or pressure to the face, head, & neck, which can lead to a #braininjury. Learn more: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/intimate-par...

Make sure to attend @docmarkbayley.bsky.social & Judy Gargaro's presentation on caring for the caregivers of people w/ #braininjury! Register Here: 🔗You are a brain injury survivor/caregiver: biausa.org/brain-injury... 🔗You are a professional (eg. healthcare provider): learn.biausa.org

💙 Today, on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are reminded that caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health – especially after a #TraumaticBrainInjury. Visit Chapter R (Neurobehaviour and Mental Health) of our TBI Guideline: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

📅 You are invited to a virtual knowledge event hosted by Canadian Royal Purple on October 15th from 12-2:30pm EST for #PurpleThursday 💜 Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/canadian-c... #IntimatePartnerViolence #IPV #BrainInjury

A comprehensive assessment of all areas of function after a #TBI is important! This includes understanding who the patient was before their injury – their personality, skills, and abilities – to better evaluate the impact of the injury. 🔗 kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... #ScienceLiteracyWeek

In the sunshine at the 2025 @piper-uhn.bsky.social Research Day ☀️ 💙

💙 Happy #NationalPrimaryCareWeek! From diagnosis to treatment, recovery, & long-term management, Primary Care Providers play an essential role in supporting patients & families every step of the way after a #TraumaticBrainInjury or #TraumaticSpinalCordInjury. 🔗 www.neurotraumapathways.ca

🧠 People with #TBI may experience complex physical, behavioral & cognitive changes. ✅ Best-practice evidence suggests that receiving timely, interprofessional rehabilitation services can improve recovery outcomes and decrease preventable healthcare utilization. kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

👴👵 It’s #InternationalDayofOlderPersons! Did you know that specialized inpatient rehabilitation after #TraumaticBrainInjury may protect against early mortality in older adults? Check out Chapter C of our TBI Guideline for more info on TBI inpatient rehabilitation: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

⚡September is #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth. To assess #SpinalCordInjury pain (including pain severity, physical functioning, and emotional functioning), healthcare providers should use the International Spinal Cord Injury Basic Pain Data Set. Learn more: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en/...

🧡 Today, we honor the survivors of residential schools & the ongoing impacts of colonialism. It is our responsibility to learn & work towards a future rooted in respect & healing. #NationalDayForTruthandReconciliation Indigenous Health after TBI/SCI: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/indigenous-h...

🧠💜 Today is Rowan’s Law Day! Rowan Stringer sustained 3 concussions over a 6-day period while playing rugby. She had a #concussion but didn’t know her brain needed time to heal. She later passed away. Concussions are serious. For more info, visit: concussionsontario.org #RowansLawDay

🧠 This #ConcussionAwarenessWeek, make sure to explore the Toronto Concussion Navigator: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/concussion-n...

⚡September is #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth. People with #TBI can suffer from pain and headaches immediately following their injury and throughout the period of recovery. 💡Check out Chapter P of our #TBI Guideline for more info and recommendations: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury...

Today is #RehabilitationDay! Interprofessional specialized rehab is a key stage of the ideal care pathway for people after neurotrauma. For example, check out our ideal care pathway building blocks for #TraumaticBrainInjury: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/about-modera...

The leading cause of #SCI in Ontario is #falls. Once someone has an SCI, they are also more likely to fall than the general population. Check out: 💡The Neurotrauma Care Pathways: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/about-trauma... 💡Can-SCIP: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth

📢 Join us on September 24th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST to learn from Judy Gargaro and the team’s PLEX partner about “How to Make Caregiving ‘E.A.S.I.E.R’? Advocating for Better Caregiver Support After Brain Injury” Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/postattendee...

🕊️ 💛 Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. TBI & SCI can disrupt identity, relationships, and a sense of belonging - factors deeply tied to mental health and well-being. Check out: 🔗 TBI Guideline Ch. Q: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 🔗 SCI Guideline Ch.O: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en/...

❗#SCI Care Gap Alert: Poor availability of diagnostic imaging in rural & remote areas. This means longer wait times for necessary consultations/surgeries. 🔗 Check out: - Our SCI page: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/about-trauma... - Can-SCIP: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth

🌸 💕 Today is #WorldSexualHealthDay – a reminder that sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being. Check out: 🔗 Chapter U of our #TBI Guideline: kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 🔗 The Sexual Health & Relationships chapter of the #SCI Guideline: kite-uhn.com/can-scip/en/...

Primary care plays a critical role in maintaining health & preventing avoidable complications after an #SCI. ⭐️ New resources have been developed to support individuals with SCI & guide primary care teams in delivering best practice care: Check them out: www.neurotraumapathways.ca/sci-wellness...

As summer comes to an end and regular routines pick back up, it’s important to know where to turn to for #spinalcordinjury support. Help is just a phone call away: 📞 Call SCIO at 416-422-5644 or 1-877-422-1112 📞 To speak to a registered nurse, call Health811 at 8-1-1 or TTY at 7-1-1

As summer comes to an end & regular routines pick back up, it’s important to know where to turn to for #braininjury support. Help is just a phone call away: 📞Call @ontariobia.bsky.social 's helpline at 1-800-263-5404 📞To speak to a registered nurse, call Health811 at 8-1-1 or TTY at 7-1-1

🏫 ⚽ Going back to school means fall sports and recreational activities are going to start soon - & it’s the perfect time to talk about #concussion prevention. 👉 Follow rules 👉 Wear proper equipment 👉 Know your skill level Check out @parachute.ca for more info: parachute.ca/en/injury-to...

📚💡Back to School is almost here! Parents – did you know that it is ok for #concussuon symptoms to mildly and briefly worsen with activity as kids return to school? Review @parachute.ca's 4-step return-to-school strategy after a concussion: parachute.ca/wp-content/u...

🏀👧Did you know? Sports & recreational activities are the #1 causes of #concussion in the pediatric population (5-18 years). However, for children 0-4 years old, falls are the #1 cause of this injury. Check out the Pediatric Concussion Guideline: pedsconcussion.com

Taking care of your basic needs is critical to your recovery following a #concussion. ✅ DO eat well, get enough sleep & engage in light exercise. ❌ DON’T use non-prescription drugs (including alcohol). Check out the Living Concussion Guidelines for more info: concussionsontario.org

If you experience a #concussion, ✅ see a doctor or nurse practitioner and follow evidence‑based guidelines. Gradual re‑engagement - ❌ not isolation in a dark room - is key to recovery. Check out the Living Concussion Guidelines for more info: concussionsontario.org

📣 Stay connected with us across every platform! We’re sharing the latest on #braininjury, #spinalcordinjury, ideal care pathways, guidelines, & more – from expert insights to evidence-based recommendations for recovery to new tools/resources! Join the conversation & stay informed 💬 ⭐

Maintaining relationships can be challenging after a #braininjury. Check out @braininjurycanada.bsky.social for tips to help with socializing this #InternationalFriendshipDay! 🔗 braininjurycanada.ca/en/living-br... Also, check out @ontariobia.bsky.social's support groups: 🔗 obia.ca/support/onli...

Happy #InternationalSelfCareDay! 😊 🌸 💕 Did you show some love to your brain today? #LoveYourBrain#Braininjury#TBI

🧠🌍 Happy #WorldBrainDay! A #braininjury can happen to anyone at any time & its impacts are life-changing. We’ve developed a Clinical Practice Guideline & Care Pathways to support consistent, evidence-based brain injury care: 🔗 kite-uhn.com/brain-injury... 🔗 www.neurotraumapathways.ca

✅ True! Brain injuries are common among survivors of #IntimatePartnerViolence (up to 92% of all IPV cases) because the head, face, & neck are areas most likely to be injured in an assault. Check out the link below for more info on #braininjury and IPV: 🔗 www.neurotraumapathways.ca/intimate-par...

🤔 True or False? For every 1 NHL player who sustains a #concussion, more than 5,000 women in Canada will suffer the same injury from #IntimatePartnerViolence. Write your answer in the comments below!

🧠181,000 people sustained a #TBI in ON in '22/23. According to earlier estimates, someone in Canada sustains a #TBI every 3 mins! We developed a Clinical Practice Guideline & Care Pathways to support evidence-based TBI care 🔗https://kite-uhn.com/brain-injury/en 🔗https://www.neurotraumapathways.ca/

🤔 Can you guess how many people sustained a #TBI in Ontario in 2022-2023? Write your answer (A, B, or C) in the comments!

🧠 Did you know that falls are the leading cause of mild #TBI in older adults? #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth