This fall, Cognicon returns! Save the date for October 14-15, 2022 for a virtual event that is like no other! For those not familiar with Cognicon, the event was started in 2019. This virtual cognitive convention is designed to share information about brain health, wellness, self-care, empowerment, and supportive communities and programs in the virtual (more…)
Recently, one of my housemates has been complaining daily about severe headaches. I’ve urged him to see a doctor, but he won’t do it. Although headaches are a rarity with me, since my acquired traumatic brain injury, I’m a bit leery when it comes to headaches. I haven’t been able to reach my housemate, but (more…)
Our latest BEST E-newsletter is out! Our theme? The month of May is bursting with hope and help. In this newsletter edition you’ll find: The world came together to create a BEST Community virtual spring bouquet! What until you see what happened! May is Stroke Awareness Month. Longtime BEST blogger, writer, advocate and stroke survivor, (more…)
The Meet Your Neighbor Project shares the work of nonprofits in Second Life. Recently, BEST’s own Gloria Kraegel (a.k.a. as Namaara MacMoragh in Second Life), warmly welcomed community partners and supporters to explore BEST in the Metaverse in our virtual home of Etopia. Gloria/Namaara gave a short presentation on BEST’s history, services, programs and activities (more…)
American society at large can hold standards and expectations when it comes to grieving and expressing grief. Those standards can be shaped, maintained and reinforced through television, movies, magazines and other means shared by society at large. Types of grief that are widely accepted are types considered enfranchised by the majority. However, some forms of (more…)
