Handout

Helpful Tips and Adaptations for Living with Sensory Changes

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Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Burn CareCancerChronic PainNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke

This resource provides therapists with practical tips and adaptive strategies to share with clients experiencing sensory changes. It covers home adjustments and adaptive tools that can help reduce injury risks while supporting independence in daily tasks. These suggestions empower clients to feel more confident and in control of their environments. This printable handout is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Burn Care, Cancer, Chronic Pain and Nervous System Conditions. Print Resource, US Letter, 4 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How do I support safety with sensory loss?
  • What adaptations help patients with reduced sensation?
  • How do I educate patients on preventing injury with neuropathy or decreased sensation?

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