Occupational therapy is a form of healthcare that helps people improve their ability to perform everyday tasks and participate in activities they enjoy. It applies practical techniques such as task modifications, exercises, adaptive equipment, and environmental work and home modifications to help individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses gain greater independence and improved quality of […]
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Every time a worker comes into her home with well applied eucalyptus scented hand sanitizer, Mary* is terrified for her life. On the days where there is a mild fragrance scent trail, she’s well aware she’ll have a mood, memory and functional crash. This means even walking to the bathroom will be beyond her. What’s
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Elderly Australians wanting home care (including home modifications) are likely to wait longer. From 2017 to 2018 the number of senior Australians on the waiting list for home care assistance and modifications increased by almost 40 per cent. According to figures released by the Department of Health not only did people wait fr services, they
What Can I Do To Help My MS At Home There is an emerging interest in the role of lifestyle intervention for neurological conditions and MS being one of these conditions gaining more media attention. In this article we discuss emerging MS Lifestyle Interventions and Research with a special focus on answering what I can
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Simple Home Modification Tips: Should I Widen My Doorways (what to consider)
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How Seniors Can Stay In Their Homes For Longer The Baby Boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1964) are now well into or just entering their golden years. Unlike previous generations, they’re enjoying greater independence than ever before because of better healthcare and because of the modifications they can make to their homes and
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Grab Rails, Suction Bars, Bathroom Grab Bars… There’s a lot of grab rails and suction bars on the market, but do they do the same thing? Importantly, are they safe and reliable? You’re no doubt aware that grab rails are a reliable support in the bathroom and toilet. They help you perform the necessary daily
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A Comprehensive Resource List For Home Modifications What are home modifications and how can it help you? Home “mods” are changes made to adapt your living environment to better meet the needs of people with functional difficulties. These functional limitations may arise from physical, sensory, mental or cognitive changes. The goals of modifying the home
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