Financial Management
After sustaining a brain injury, individual and household financial management may become more complex. The following resources can help you navigate money management after brain injury
Government of Canada Financial literacy programs
Educational materials to help students and adults increase their financial knowledge and skills. www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/financial-literacy-programs.html
Brain Injury Canada
Finances – Brain Injury Canada There is a lot of information about financial assistance on the Brain Injury Canada (BIC) site. BIC recommends the following:
- Set up your screen and viewing area to minimize visual stress by using the Accessibility Options at the top of your screen on our website
- Take breaks
- Ask a caregiver, friend, or family member to go through it with you
- Take handwritten or digital notes
- Bookmark the pages you want to go back to at another time
It’s important to fill out any forms properly and provide correct medical documentation. Incomplete or incorrect information can delay or even prevent your application(s) for financial assistance from being approved. Some important tips to remember when filling out your application are:
- Keep copies of everything you submit
- When you make calls, keep a record of who you spoke to and when (the date and time you spoke)
- Keep all the documents, notes and information relevant to your application in one place, ideally in a labeled file folder
- Have a support person (caregiver, friend, or family member) help with the application, especially if you are experiencing cognitive challenges with memory and thought processing
If you don’t have someone to help you with your application, reach out to your local brain injury association. They may be able to connect you to a person or service that can assist you. Please note this may not be available everywhere.
Local Resources
Financial Wellness Services at Resolve Counseling Services Canada
Resolve’s Financial Wellness Program is a coaching program that helps you have a handle on where you put your money.