Keeping Older Adults Safe from Falls
America is aging. Falls are the leading cause of death and injury among older adults in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one out of four adults 65 and older will fall annually in the U.S. The CDC encourages healthcare providers (HCPs) to utilize the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, & […]
Read MoreOccupational Therapy and Home Health Care
For occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) who are looking for flexibility, autonomy, and an occupation-based practice, home health care may be an option worth investigating. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS, 2022), “OT is an integral component of rehabilitative services in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairment. OT is based on purposeful, goal-directed […]
Read MoreBodily Injury Liability Insurance for Rehabilitation Professionals
Having bodily injury liability insurance is essential for athletic trainers to protect themselves and their families. Bodily injury liability is a type of insurance coverage. It provides financial protection to the policyholder if they are found legally responsible for causing bodily injury or death to another person.   What does bodily injury liability insurance do?  For […]
Read MoreBecoming A Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
A comprehensive rehabilitation approach is vital to stroke recovery. According to the CDC, every 40 seconds someone in the United States suffers from a stroke. Every year alone, more than 795,000 people in the U.S. will experience a stroke. A comprehensive rehabilitation approach is vital to stroke recovery.  The National Institute of Neurologist Disorders reports […]
Read MoreAAC Devices: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Considerations
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) defines augmentative as adding to someone’s speech and alternative as being used instead of speech. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods allow people who need communication support to communicate with others. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) defines augmentative as adding to someone’s speech. ASHA defines alternative as being used instead […]
Read MoreImproving Occupational Performance for People With ADHD
Occupational therapists (OTs) have an essential role in improving occupational performance for people with ADHD. Six million children aged 3-17 have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), according to the 2016-2019 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The National Institute of Mental Health cites the prevalence of ADHD diagnoses […]
Read MoreTelehealth Knowledge in A Post-Pandemic Environment
As we transition into a post-pandemic era, clinicians wonder if telehealth skills is still relevant. The COVID-19 pandemic thrust many novice and experienced physical and occupational therapy practitioners into becoming overnight teletherapists. Although the provision of telehealth services existed before the pandemic, basic knowledge about telehealth was and is a mystery to many clinicians. As […]
Read MoreStroke Symptoms for Occupational Therapists
As with many acute medical situations, early identification and intervention of stroke symptoms are key. A stroke, also called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is the fifth leading cause of death and disability in the United States according to the American Stroke Association. Strokes are caused by a disturbance of oxygen and blood flow to the […]
Read MoreDementia and the Occupational Therapist
OTs work holistically with individuals with dementia to achieve the highest quality of life for the patient. Dementia is a neurocognitive disorder (NCD) that affects millions of people in the United States (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5, 2013) criteria for NCDs are […]
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