The Network hosts monthly virtual ABI lunch and learn sessions on a range of topics for clinicians. They occur on the 4th Wednesday of the month from September to June from 12:15-1:00. Check out the slides and recordings from previous Lunch & Learns:
Behavioural Changes After ABI Part 1: Introduction, How to Cope as a Health Care Provider, Medication Considerations
- Key behaviour changes secondary to executive dysfunction
- Emotional outcomes
- Coping as healthcare providers
- Additional considerations/precautions for prescribing in the context of ABI
- Brief overview of recommended medications for various ABI-related symptoms
June 21, 2023
.PDF
Behavioural Changes After ABI Part 2: Strategies to Manage Responsive Behaviour
Overview of the Strategies:
•Frontloading
•Pacing
•Sleep Hygiene
•Distraction, re-direction
•Avoid triggers
•Use positive momentum
•Debrief
June 21, 2023
.PDF
Fatigue After ABI
Very common after ABI
- Traumatic, Tumours, Blood Clots, Strokes, Seizures, Toxic Exposures, Infections, Metabolic Disorders, Anoxia
- Effects are cognitive, physical, emotional, behavioural, sensory
June 21, 2023
.PDF
Communication Issues After ABI
Tips from a Speech Language Pathologist for how to communicate with adults who have had acquired brain injuries.
June 21, 2023
.PDF
Provincial ABI Network Update & Review of NSH ABI Resources
An overview of ABI programs and patient education resources within Nova Scotia Health and how to find them.
June 21, 2023
.PDF
Vocational Services
The goal is to reduce work disability and assist clients in returning to
meaningful roles (Work and Academics) (Escorpizo et al., 2011)
June 21, 2023
.PDF
Nutrition Considerations after ABI
Overview:
- Importance of Nutrition Post ABI
- Role of Dietitian for ABI
- ABI Deficits Impacting Nutrition Status
- Nutrition & Fatigue Management
- Symptoms & Barriers to Healthy Eating
- Heart Healthy Diet Recommendations
- Risk Factor Management
- Foods & Supplements for ABI Recovery
June 21, 2023
.PDF
Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference & Toronto ABI Network Conference Highlights
This session will review how this is explored through involvement with Therapeutic Recreation professionals.
June 21, 2023
.PDF
Vascular Cognitive Impairment
Overview:
- What is VCI and what causes it?
- What is the relevance of VCI to my practice?
- What are some approaches for assessment and management of VCI?
June 21, 2023
.PDF
Peter’s Place Services
Peter’s Place provides physical and cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI).
June 21, 2023
.PDF
Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP)
June 21, 2023
.PDF
