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ABI Lunch & Learn Series

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference & Toronto ABI Network Conference Highlights

This session will review how this is explored through involvement with Therapeutic Recreation professionals.

Recording: Press here!

June 21, 2023
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Leisure Considerations After ABI

June 21, 2023
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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?

Recording: Press here!

June 21, 2023
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Medical Assistance in Dying

June 21, 2023
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Peter’s Place Services

Peter’s Place provides physical and cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI).

Recording: Press here!

June 21, 2023
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Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP)

June 21, 2023
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​​​​​​​Cognitive Rehabilitation Everyday Approaches

Recording: Press here!

July 17, 2023
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