On Change

A photo blend: half a tree and ground in the winter, spliced with another half of the same tree and ground but it spring

The quote to the above really says it all, doesn’t it? We hate and love change at the same time, but in a perfect world many things would stay the same, but just get better.  For better or worse (or somewhere in between), we know the world just doesn’t work in this way. Change is (more…)

Brain Injury and Sleep Disorders

A sleep mask and old-fashioned alarm clock lying next to each other on a counter

Those of us with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) know how important sleep is for recovery from the injury. Sleeping plays a big part in helping our brains heal after a traumatic brain event. The more quality sleep, the better and faster the brain can heal. Continuous learning about sleep facts, sleep disorders, and sleep hygiene (more…)

BEST Second Life Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Opens

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased to announce a special new feature in our virtual platform. The virtual COVID Vaccination Clinic is now open and welcomes you. The purpose of the COVID Vaccination Clinic at Etopia in Second Life is to provide information and tools related to the COVIC-19 pandemic. Here’s a peek (more…)

Coping with Covid-19 Burnout

Covid-19 burnout is a real thing.  Also known as pandemic fatigue, pandemic burnout or Covid-19 fatigue, Covid-19 burnout is a real feeling of emotional, mental and even physical exhaustion as the result of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on our lives. Millions of people around the globe are feeling this burnout.  So if (more…)

Our World Is Better Because Of You

Caregivers, thank you for making our world a better place! 🌍 At the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), caregivers have a critical role in our recoveries, support, care and lives.  That’s why supporting caregivers with resources, tools, and more is one of our top priorities.  If you are a caregiver, we cordially invite you to (more…)