Acquired Brain Injury Program

Apr 8, 2024

Definition of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): Damage to the brain, which occurs after birth and is not related to congenital or a degenerative disease. These impairments may be temporary or permanent and cause partial or functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment.

The Acquired Brain Injury Program provides support with practical day to day problem solving for individuals who experience challenges in daily living as a result of their ABI such as.

Helps to develop, maintain, or restore daily living skills
Financial management and budgeting
Interpersonal communication and relationship
Medication reminders
Overall wellness and self-management
Personal care (e.g. hygiene)
Personal organization, making and keeping appointments
Household management (e.g. laundry, cleaning)

Menu planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation
Community access (e.g. public transportation, community services)
Vocational planning
Strategies to cope with stressful situations
Ensures clients have access to professional and community resources for support as needed
Provides a link to and works hand in hand with the Acquired Brain Injury Case Management Program in Kamloops.

For more information please call (250) 305-4330

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