1.6 mllion Canadians are living with brain injury. Each differs in their effects on a person, and it is more than just physical; it can impact cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects in life. Altering mobility, employment, education, and everyday independence. The impacts go beyond the initial injury.
Awareness is where we start. Understanding how a person's ability to work, learn, and live changes with brain injury and further affects loved ones and caregivers who provide essential support. Research, awareness, prevention, treatment, and long-term care are necessary, so Canadians do not face these medical and lifelong hardships alone.
This is why I introduced Bill C-206, An Act to establish a national strategy on brain injuries.
Coordinated national action is required to improve prevention, care, and recovery for persons living with the lifelong effects of brain injuries.
Add your name to support a national strategy on brain injuries.