May 28th was the five year anniversary of my cerebellar stroke, my brain injury. Time for some reflection. So, what have I learnt in the past five years? I’ve learnt a massive amount about the brain and brain injuries. I knew absolutely nothing before, so this wasn’t too difficult to achieve! I’ve learnt that a (more…)
BEST is excited and honored to announce our BEST Superhero of the Month for 2018, a true beacon of light for the brain injury community and beyond. Congratulations and BEST wishes to Maggie DePuye-Phillips! DePuye-Phillps serves as a BEST board director and BEST guest blogger. She is also a dedicated caregiver, instructor, counselor and mentor. (more…)
The holiday season can be stressful time of year for many of us. For caregivers, it can add even more complexities to an already hectic pace. Here are some links to some of our favorite articles that have appeared on this blog and elsewhere that provide helpful tips designed especially for caregivers to navigate the (more…)
Here at the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), we are getting ready for the holidays. When it comes to navigating the holiday season and the fall months, we think early preparations, conversations, and getting our tools and strategies at the ready are best. The holidays can be stressful and overwhelming for everyone; it can be (more…)
Here at the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), we are getting ready for the holidays. While it may seem a bit early, when it comes to navigating the holiday season and the fall months, we think early preparations, conversations and getting our tools and strategies at the ready are best. The holidays can be stressful and (more…)
When someone experiences and is impacted by a brain injury, the whole family experiences this, too. Family members feel a swirl of emotions and feelings after a loved one sustains a brain injury. The most common ones are disbelief, stress, grief/sadness and anxiety. And in time, comes acceptance (and hope). BEST families have all been there. One (more…)
