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Kris Letang Suffers a Second Stroke

Kris Letang, 35, defenseman for Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a stroke – his second stroke to be exact.

Letang, a native of Montreal, Quebec, recognized and reported the symptoms to the training staff, who in turn, got him immediately to hospital.

In 2014, Kris Letang sustained his first stroke and was out of the game for about two months. The cause of the first stroke was due to a small hole in the wall of his heart. Everyone is born with this condition, but it generally closes on its own.

We wish Kris Letang all the best in his recovery and his return to the game of hockey.

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The Road Ahead: Next Exit Hope! For Ages 5 and Up.

Little ones thrive on structure and routine. They also need fun, joy, mud puddles, and life to be carefree. When a parent or sibling, or a loved one sustain a brain injury those carefree days disappear – in an instant.

Children as young as five years of age are aware of significant changes at home. They may not understand or be able to put into words how they feel, what they are afraid of, or even know what to ask, but they too, will be impacted by a brain injury in the family. It impacts everyone.

Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association (FVBIA) intends for the booklet The Road Ahead: Next Exit Hope! For Ages 5 and Up to help families […]

The Road Ahead: Next Exit Hope! For Ages 11 and Up.

Preteens, teens, young adults are navigating a new path for themselves. These tender years are fraught with pressures in school, post secondary education, career options and more. It’s a lot. Add into the mix the sudden changes from a parent, sibling, or loved one sustaining a brain injury and their world is completely turned upside down.

What is a brain injury and how will it impact my loved one? These are prominent questions. What does it mean for me and how do I fit into this new life with them? These are the questions that are asked in silence.

Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association (FVBIA) intends for the booklet The Road Ahead: Next Exit Hope! For Ages 11 and […]

Virtual Caregivers Support Group

When a person suffers from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), their loved ones are catapulted into the caregiver role to support and look after their injured family member. Relationships, responsibilities, and roles shift suddenly, which can be confusing and overwhelming for the non-injured caregiver.

Chuck Jung Associates and Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association will be launching a Virtual Caregivers Support Group in March of 2022. From March to August of 2022, the group will meet monthly for 90-minutes to engage in discussions to provide important information and teach skills that will help caregivers negotiate and manage a new role in their life. These groups are free of charge.

WHAT? Monthly Caregiver Support Group

WHERE? Virtual

WHEN? 6-Monthly […]

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 4 of 6)

This is the fourth post in Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors. If you missed the beginning of Tony’s Journey, click here to read it.

Ask Tony (or any stroke survivor) and he’ll tell you that the toughest part of having a stroke isn’t surviving–it’s recovering.

After an intensive week in the hospital, Tony returned home to continue his recovery. It was frustrating, grappling with his new reality; he was limited physically, so he couldn’t do many […]

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 2 of 6)

This is the second post in Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors. If you missed the beginning of Tony’s Journey, click here to read it.

lighting striking Every year, there are over 62,000 new strokes in Canada. And every year, 14,000 Canadians die from stroke. Tony is one of the survivors–and it’s thanks to his wife, Ann-Marie, for taking action.

One Friday night in 2009, Tony and his wife were going through their regular routine, chatting with each other while getting ready for bed. […]

Tony’s Journey: Introduction (Part 1 of 6)

Here’s the thing about acquired brain injuries: everyone’s experience is different. For some, recovery might be fairly quick, and for others, it might be a lifelong process. That’s why we created Between the Lines–to give brain injury survivors a platform to share their unique story.

In this series, brain injury survivor Tony Mok shares his experience with an acquired brain injury, and all that he’s learned from the recovery process. But first, let’s paint a picture of him for you: Tony is a congenial, loving husband […]

GRASP for stroke program

GRASP for Stroke is for people living in the community to improve arm and hand function exercise for adults after a stroke or other brain injury. This 10-week program begins on September 25th and runs to Nov. 27th 2019.

Participants will be screened for eligibility. Contact us for more details: templetonsrabc@gmail.com

Jeff’s Journey: How a family survives a stroke

Jeff Palmer was affected by a stroke at age 37. As a husband, father of two boys, working a job he loved and coaching baseball for his kids, the impacts the stroke had on his life were numerous. Three years after the stroke, Jeff is still adjusting to physical mobility challenges, working on regaining verbal communication, nourishing his personal relationships and trying to keep his spirits up. The Palmers have experienced a challenging road with all the changes but they are committed to working through Jeff’s stroke recovery together. Thanks to programs like Hope After Stroke offered by Langley Community Support Groups Society, Jeff continues to improve his mobility with group physical exercise and activities. He […]

Understanding Stroke

A physiatrist will talk about how the brain functions and what happens after a stroke and its recovery. An interactive group discussion will follow around general rehabilitation strategies and caregiver resources.

For Questions and Registration Call:604-734-1313 ext. 6280

11th World Stroke Congress

The 11th World Stroke Congress will focus on the latest developments in stroke prevention, acute management and restorative care after stroke. Reducing the burden of stroke on people with lived experience and their family and care givers drives everything the World Stroke Organization does.

Building Community Connections

This workshop is offered for brain injury survivors, their friends and families. Get to know the resources available to you and your family in your community. Hear from other survivors as they share their personal journeys.

Building Community Connections

Understanding Stroke

This workshop is offered for stroke survivors, their friends and families. A physiatrist will talk about how the brain functions and what happens after a stroke and its recovery. An interactive group discussion will follow around general rehabilitation strategies and caregiver resources.

Understanding Stroke

Questions and Registration: call 604-737-6221

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Kris Letang Suffers a Second Stroke

The Road Ahead: Next Exit Hope! For Ages 5 and Up.

The Road Ahead: Next Exit Hope! For Ages 11 and Up.

Virtual Caregivers Support Group

How Counselling Holds Families Together

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 4 of 6)

Stroke Awareness Saves Lives

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 2 of 6)

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors

Tony’s Journey: Introduction (Part 1 of 6)

GRASP for stroke program

Jeff’s Journey: How a family survives a stroke

Understanding Stroke

11th World Stroke Congress

Building Community Connections

Building Community Connections

Building Community Connections

Understanding Stroke

Understanding Stroke

Understanding Stroke

Understanding Stroke

Understanding Stroke

Understanding Stroke