Falls can lead to fatal and nonfatal injuries resulting in hip fractures, broken bones, head injuries etc. It can lead most seniors to free the thought of “falling” which can lead to depression and anxiety — most importantly afraid to …
Read PostIt’s that time of the year again… Yes, back to school time! Do you know what types of things to look for in a backpack? Do you know how much weight you should be carrying at maximum on your back? …
Read PostDid you know falls are the number one cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in adults 65 years and older? Or that one in every three older adults fall every single year? 1 If you have a special older adult …
Read PostMany of us are dealing with aging parents and see their needs change along with their quality of life as it begins to decline. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving/AARP Public Policy Institute, “The typical caregiver is a 49-year-old …
Read PostJune is National Safety Month. Each year in the month of June, the National Safety Council (NSC) spreads awareness through their focus on reducing the causes of injury both in the home and at work. We would like to join …
Read PostWith April in full swing, let’s take a moment to consider what occupational therapists do. An occupational therapist (OT) works with individuals across their lifespan to help them perform daily living activities that may have been lost or changed due …
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