Dealing with the pain and limited mobility associated with an injury or illness can be stressful for so many reasons. You might have questions like, “How long will I be sidelined?” and “What do I need to do to get …
Read PostDid you know that as an individual ages, their physical, sensory and mental abilities also change over time? As one gets older, these changes can present challenges to a person’s driving ability. Occupational therapists (OTs) can help empower people to …
Read PostOne in four older adults suffer from a fall each year.1 Have you or a loved one fallen in the past year? Did you know that experiencing a fall can double your risk of falling again? Don’t wait until another …
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 PostIt’s something most Americans don’t think about until it hits the headlines, such as last year when major retailer, Target, revealed that its data base of shopper credit and debit card numbers had been breached. Yet, nearly 15 percent of …
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