Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario

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For almost a year, Rebecca Shea, HIRO Night Facilitator, has shown an unwavering commitment to get a wheelchair swing installed at Gage Park - because everyone deserves to have fun at the park! We are filled with excitement to announce her hard work, dedication and passion produced an incredible result the wheelchair swing is now installed! The model the city chose is from a wonderful family owned business called KSL designs, located in Brantford. It looks amazing. I am s...o excited for the community to be able to use this swing but right now playground equipment remains closed. I hope everyone is staying safe. I would like to thank everyone who donated, shared or supported in any way. I would like to say a huge thank you to all the city staff who helped with the approval, planning and construction of the swing as well as Councillor Nrinder Nann for using part of her budget to assist with the cost. This would not have been possible without all of you. Rebecca Shea. See more

A brain injury can happen to Anyone. Anywhere. Anytime. Spread the awareness - June is brain injury awareness month! #braininjuryawareness #ABI #Braininjuryacrosscanada

AT HIRO we Never Dance Alone! Our clients were grooving to the beat to support Kids Help Phone on Sunday, May 31 for their Never Dance Alone-a-thon, sponsored by BMO - Bank of Montreal. Thank you to our incredible staff who inspired with their spirit and energy, and choreographed some awesome moves! #neverdancealone

Lets do this! June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada. We invite you to run, jog, walk, roll or stroll #5K in support of the Hamilton Brain Injury... Association. Visit: https://raceroster.com//2/29708/15th-annual-5k-by-the-bay to register! #StrongerTogether #StaySafe #SupportingABI #HamOnt

Join us in celebrating #InternationalNursesDay and the extraordinary role of nurses in health and wellbeing of our communities. We can think of no better time to recognize the strength and tenacity of nurses across Canada. We also want to thank our nurses at HIRO for their patience and compassionate care for our clients who need their support more than ever. #WeAreInThisTogether #HeadInjuryRehabONT #AcquiredBrainInjury #PromiseOfHopeAfterABI #NationalNursingWeek #YearoftheNurse

As we face the global crisis, we need each other more than ever. Millions of people are craving social connection. Think about those closest to you and what they might be struggling with. Create some brightness in their day by reaching out, and let them know youre listening and here for them. Share your ideas on how you are showing support and staying connected with friends and family. #GetReal #MentalHealthWeek #TogetherApart #AcquiredBrainInjury #PromiseOfHopeAfterABI

It's #mentalhealthweek! Keeping our brain healthy especially during times of stress is very important. The Ontario Brain Institute has 6 tips for mental health to help take care of our brain.

Today is #DoctorsDay! We cant think of a more important time to recognize and celebrate the doctors on the front lines of our fight against COVID-19. A very special acknowledgment to the doctors that support our clients at HIRO thank you for your partnership Dr. Vona, Dr. Lukings, Dr. van Reekum, Dr. Shaw, Dr. Julija Kelecevic and all the other physicians supporting our clients. Ontario Medical Association Hamilton Health Sciences Niagara North Family Health Team... #PromiseofHopeAfterABI #acquiredbraininjury

We spoke with the Toronto Sun about the importance of staying engaged while staying physically distant: http://ow.ly/g5pp50z6EIL

HIRO ramping up mental health initiatives with support from their social worker, Jane, and a regional ethicist to help employees cope with fear and anxiety around the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-companies-boosti/

It's a beautiful day outside, but not everyone has the ability to get out. The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Certified Forest Therapy Guides are offering LIVE virtual forest therapy walks. These walks are opportunities to connect to others, self, and the beauty of nature. Sign up for a nature walk today!... https://www.natureandforesttherapy.org/virtual-forest-thera

As we all practice social/physical distancing, it's important we still stay #TogetherApart. That's why Brain Injury Canada has created 12 weeks of challenges an...yone can try at home! We'll be sharing a new challenge each week, and encourage you to tag us and share your challenge results. This week's challenge: try a new recipe! See the details of this week's challenge and upcoming challenges here: https://www.braininjurycanada.ca/challenges-physical-dista/

This is a stressful time, and it's more important than ever that we do what we can to take care of our mental health. Check out this guide on supporting yourself and others https://www.braininjurycanada.ca/guide-mental-health-covid/

Looking for an educational and interesting activity to do at home? Take a trip through some of the worlds greatest collections on these virtual museum and gallery tours!

Sending a BIG shout out to our frontline HIRO staff and managers for all they are doing to help keep our clients and fellow colleagues safe and healthy! On behalf of family, friends and the community, we all say 'THANK YOU'.

Looking for an idea to help stay active and healthy during social distancing and self isolation? If you have a small stretch of floor, you can do a little yoga. Yoga is an excellent way to relax and gently move your body. LoveYourBrain has several videos specifically for people living with acquired brain injury. Check them out! https://www.loveyourbrain.com/yoga-videos

Together, we can help slow the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing and proper hand hygiene. Let's all do our part!

RE: COVID-19 At HIRO, we always take hand hygiene very seriously because we want to help keep everyone as healthy as possible. Right now, there is a new virus in the world called COVID-19 and it is spreading quickly. We want to do our part to keep our clients and those in our community healthy and to help slow down the spread of the illness so we are making some temporary changes until it is safe for us to meet again:... Visitors are welcome to connect with clients by phone or video conference; but not in person; Group services is closed; Residential outings are cancelled, unless medically necessary; Outreach clients will connect with staff by phone instead of in person; No new admissions to all HIRO services. HIRO CLIENTS: If you have travelled out of the country or have been exposed to someone who has a confirmed case of COVID-19, please speak with staff by phone about when you can return to service. At this time, there are many other ways to continue to work on your rehabilitation goals, so please contact HIRO staff for great ideas. Thank you for your understanding. Together we will do our very best to keep people healthy and safe! For more information about COVID-19 in Ontario, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus

A wheelchair swing is on its way to Gage Park! Thanks to Rebecca Shea, HIRO Night Facilitator, who spearheaded the efforts back in August by launching an online fundraising campaign. In November, the city's public works committee agreed to provide $50,000 for the special amenity. As of today, all equipment has been purchased and the construction is set to start this May!... Photo: Ward 3 Coun. Nrinder Naan and Rebecca Shea at November City Public Works meeting. For more information about the campaign, check out the article below: https://www.thespec.com//9676689-wheelchair-swing-on-its-/

A serious health problem is running rampant in the homeless population, but it's not a contagious virus or an issue with drugs. A stunning number of people experiencing homelessness have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Health experts believe managing those TBI's could be key to helping people get off the streets. https://komonews.com//study-finds-half-of-homeless-have-a-

Watching the February snow fall is a beautiful sight, but it can also be a reminder that winter means many things to different people. For some people, this can be a reminder of their solitude and disconnection from others and present further hesitation to leave the home, both mentally and physically. It is with the support of one of our donors that we are able to provide bus passes for our clients in the Norfolk region to help decrease isolation in this rural community. Tha...nk you to NETRA (Norfolk Equestrian Trial Riders Association) for your generous gift to help increase socialization, support rehabilitation goals and provide a means to connect our clients with the agency and the community outside of their home. NETRAs donation was raised from a fundraising event this past summer, which featured a guided tour on horseback, teaching participants control and various maneuvers to avoid obstacles that may be encountered during trial riding. Somerleigh, Case Facilitator at HIRO, joined the event and provided information to riders on head injuries, and discussed the importance of protecting your head while riding. For more information on NETRA and their upcoming events, visit their FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NETRA2013/

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Beyond excited for Rebecca, HIRO Night Facilitator, and her initiative to help retailers re-think their storefront displays when it comes to inclusivity. Check out her spot on CHCH to learn more about her inspiring idea! https://www.chch.com/inclusive-window-displays/

Individuals with brain injury deserve appropriate care that meets not only their medical needs, but also their need for socialization and engagement. Working together, we can do better. https://www.cbc.ca//shawn-hill-brain-injury-long-term-care

Brain injury is more common than you think. Support individuals on their recovery journey. Donate today and join the #GivingTuesdayCA movement. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/giv3/11124

Happy #GivingTuesdayCA - Help make a difference in someone's life. TODAY ONLY: Donate $25 or more to HIRO and well get an extra $5 from CanadaHelps! Increase your impact this #GivingTuesdayCA! DONATE TODAY (with PayPal):... https://www.paypal.com//fundraiser/1125746/charity/3416795 DONATE TODAY (with CanadaHelps): https://givingtuesday.ca//head-injury-rehabilitation-ontar

TOMORROW is #GivingTuesdayCA Their lives changed in an instant. Make an impact on their future. Visit our GivingTuesday donation page to learn more about our 2019 initiative.... https://givingtuesday.ca//head-injury-rehabilitation-ontar See more

Check out this interview @cnbc with #GivingTuesday Co-founder, Asha Curran: https://cnb.cx/35PNTMg

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, HIRO is participating in the global day of giving #GivingTuesday. Join us Tuesday December 3rd and make an impact. Visit our donation page to learn more about our #GivingTuesday initiative! https://givingtuesday.ca//head-injury-rehabilitation-ontar

10 years ago today we opened our doors at our Campden Heights Residence and welcomed our first client. Today we are celebrating all of the hard work, strength and perseverance of the many clients who passed through our doors and those who are with us today! A big thank you to the wonderful staff over the years who have support the clients on their recovery journeys. Cheers to another 10 years!!!

Huge congratulations to our HIRO team Stacie, Behaviour Therapist; Sonia, Resource Nurse; Jane, Social Worker; and Beth Recreation Therapist for their presentation "An interdisciplinary approach to behavioural programming: How to play nice with others" at the Ontaba Conference yesterday! Such a great opportunity to showcase how different disciplines are working together to improve client care.

Enjoying our day at Ontario Brain Injury Assoc conference! Spreading the news about our services and handing out some HIRO swag. Come and chat with us

Beyond excited that we had the opportunity to host some Gr. 9 students for 'Take Our #KidsToWork Day' and support career exploration! These 4 students spent the day learning about acquired brain injuries, participating in rehabilitation activities with the clients and chatting with staff about the various roles we play to support clients on their recovery journey. Looking forward to next year to help our youth explore the world of work! The Learning Partnership Canada