Brain injury survivors, do you have a disabled parking pass that you display in your vehicle? If so, how has that been going for you? Many individuals with an invisible/hidden disability, like brain injury, have reported being confronted and challenged when returning to their vehicles parked in a disabled parking space. Why? Because their disability (more…)
May 28th was the five year anniversary of my cerebellar stroke, my brain injury. Time for some reflection. So, what have I learnt in the past five years? I’ve learnt a massive amount about the brain and brain injuries. I knew absolutely nothing before, so this wasn’t too difficult to achieve! I’ve learnt that a (more…)
(Editor’s note: Brenna Kamas-Poole is a writer, blogger, counselor, chronic illness and health advocate and medical research recruiting specialist in Washington State. She recently penned a raw, honest and powerful social media post on coping with chronic illness and chronic medical conditions. Kamas-Poole has kindly allowed BEST to share this post, as many of us (more…)
Welcome to Summer 2018! 🌞 It’s going to be the BEST summer in the Pacific Northwest. Check out these THREE great upcoming events that boast outdoor family fun and great company! All the details, websites and RSVP information are all noted in the flyers attached below. We can’t wait to see you!
There are many studies to support both the benefits and drawbacks of eating meat. Whether or not people should eliminate meat from their diet will remain one of the most debated and controversial subjects in the field of health and nutrition. Don’t worry, I’m not here to convince you to eat or stop eating meat. (more…)