Brenda Agnew, Jordan Assaraf, and Jonathan Burton will be your hosts for today's episode, and they are joined by special guest Colleen Boyce. Colleen has been the director of a private brain injury residential rehabilitation facility called Bayshore (NRIO) for over 24 years. She is a Certified Case Manager, Certified Canadian Life Care Planner, and a Registered Rehabilitation Professional. Coleen gives back to the community and sits on many committees. Currently, Colleen is a representative for PABIN (Provincial Acquired Brain Injury Network) and chair of the Toronto ABI network conference planning committee. In 2006, Colleen was awarded the Professional of the Year Award from OBIA (Ontario Brain Injury Association) and the BIST Better Volunteer of the Year Award in 2013. Colleen was instrumental when Bayshore NRIO won the rehabilitation company of the year Award in 2017 from OBIA. Colleen also won the rehabilitation professional of the year award in 2020. Colleen is a member of Vocation and Rehabilitation Professionals, Vocation and Rehabilitation Association (VRA), and the International Commission on Healthcare Certification.
Key Takeaways:
[4:35] Colleen talks about her focus on brain injury.
[6:30] What does NRIO (Neurological Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario) provide for clients and patients?
[9:05] Colleen talks about the history of NRIO.
[12:33] Colleen talks about the BIST (Brain Injury Society of Toronto)
[18:55] There was significant growth in the awareness about concussions.
[19:30] Colleen talks about what gives her hope for the future in regards to the treatment and care of persons with acquired brain injury.
[23:15] Colleen talks about the learning opportunity found in an unsuccessful case with a client.
[24:21] Colleen shares the most memorable moment in assisting a client at Bayshore.
[30:01] Colleen talks about the changes in which treatments have been provided during the pandemic and if they will still be implemented after COVID.
[36:18] Colleen talks about the activities and hobbies she does in her leisure time.
[37:58] The most beautiful place Colleen has seen in person.
[40:20] John and Colleen talk about their shared passion for running.
[42:38] Colleen shares her messages for the youngest generation of ABI therapists.
[47:35] Colleen extends her gratitude to every member of the advisory committee.
[50:20] "This or that" questions.
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