York Region Head Injury Support Group

A Video presentation from the University of Washington and presented by the Research Channel

 In this University of Washington program, Kathleen Bell, rehabilitation physician at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC), Myron Goldberg, neuropsychologist at UWMC, Robert Fraser, vocational rehabilitation specialist at UWMC and Mary Pepping, neuropsychologist at UWMC, all weigh in on life with traumatic brain injuries. People with traumatic brain injuries may experience physical, cognitive or personality changes that affect their work and relationships. In this program from the University of Washington, hear stories of people who are rebuilding their lives and readjusting to family, careers and everyday life. This program is sponsored by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services/Aging and Disability Services Administration, University of Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, and Harborview Medical Center.

 The Toronto Star has been running a 6 week series of articles about the Brain.  This weeks ( Aug 8th 2010 ) looks at Why the middle-aged brain can be a potent force.

The article can be read here by clicking the "read more" link below.