By Galit Liffshiz MA OT Reg.(Ont) Certified Life Care Planner/Designated Capacity Assessor Covering health care expenses for the elderly and individuals with a disability is a growing concern in Canada. This is especially relevant at present, given the increased...
In this blog, we will discuss the recent court decision: Morris et al. v. Prince et al., 2022 ONSC 1291. In this voir dire, the judge ruled the defense expert life care planner’s evidence inadmissible due to his “failure to be impartial and unbiased.” In the subject...
Written by Lian Yaffe, Occupational Therapist, OT Reg. (Ont.) Individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries experience cognitive-behavioural symptoms that can affect them in their daily lives. Many individuals report impairments including fatigue,...
Written by Lian Yaffe, Occupational Therapist, OT Reg. (Ont.) As noted in our fall newsletter, several types of assessments are used to complete the Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation. Specific cognitive measures are used to assess for how cognitive difficulties...
By Jamie Laframboise, MSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.) Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when brain function is disrupted by injury to the head, and they are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide (CDC, 2020). TBIs vary in severity from mild (commonly diagnosed...
Mental illness after trauma, such as a car accident, is very common. Depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder are mental illnesses that can be debilitating and impact a person’s ability to function on a daily basis. Part of managing and living with a...
