Studies and evidence have shown that the practice of yoga offers many benefits; in fact, yoga has a powerful effect on the entire body and overall health and wellness. Not only does the practice of yoga increase endurance, strength and flexibility, yoga’s meditative and deep breathing techniques help with focus, relaxation, stress relief and much (more…)
Many thanks to Lou Nash of the Edmonds Support Group for sharing updates and articles of interest. In a recent newsletter Lou sent my way was an interesting piece about aphasia. Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to process language and occurs as a result of stroke or TBI. Aphasia (more…)
It’s March and Brain Injury Awareness Month. A lot of focus is placed on the cause of injuries, the number of TBIs that occur annually, neurological research, and so many more important-to-know aspects of this “silent epidemic.” At BEST we work hard to change the conversation from “brain injury” to “life energy” and what better (more…)
This important and comprehensive article, co-authored by BEST Executive Director, Gloria Kraegel, was recently published at AgeWise King County and it outlines respectful communication with people who have memory loss. It also features our “BEST Brings Hope” video. Click HERE to read the article. To watch the “BEST Brings Hope 2015” video, please watch below! (more…)
My goodness, have we had the BEST  year on social media! And we love doing it too! Why? We enjoy sharing the latest and greatest information and resources with all of you, the entire brain injury community here in Washington State and nationwide. In fact, it’s a passion. Support, education and sharing are the pillars of the (more…)