ADLs/IADLs Archives – Page 5 of 16

Sex and Intimacy — LGBTQIA+

July 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This clinical reference outlines what therapists need to know when addressing sex and intimacy with clients who identify as LGBTQIA+.

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Hospice Information for Caregivers: Facilitating a Smooth Transition

June 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource educates families and caregivers about optimizing the transition to hospice. It provides examples of equipment that may be utilized and highlights safety with transfers and ADL engagement, keeping the patient and family involved, and meaningful activities to complete during end-of-life.

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Spinal Surgery and Occupational Therapy

May 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout provides information about recovery from spinal surgery through an OT perspective. It covers pre-surgery considerations, spinal precautions, and safe completion of various ADLs.

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Preeclampsia and Bed Rest in Pregnancy

April 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout provides information about preeclampsia and bed rest during pregnancy, with a focus on maintaining meaningful activities when the client has limited ability to engage in physical activity.

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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

April 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides foundational information about pelvic floor dysfunction, including an HEP handout with basic pelvic floor exercises.

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Cognitive Strategies Framework for Cleaning and Home Organization

April 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This is a framework for cognitive strategies while referencing a functional spring cleaning and home organization checklist to improve independence and accuracy for patients with cognitive communication deficits that impact attention, organization, problem-solving, and executive function tasks.

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Reaction Time + Driving

March 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This therapy material provides simple education on reaction time and how it is associated with driving as well therapy activities that can improve reaction time, and a handout portion covering driving tips to combat slower reaction time.

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Refilling Medications

January 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This therapy material works on skills required for refilling medications.

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Physical Requirements for Driving

January 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout covers what physical skills are required for safe driving. Part of the driving series including Visual Requirements for Driving.

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Driving Readiness Self Assessment and Considerations

January 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use the following self-rating questions related to barriers to return to driving to assess self-awareness of limitations and guide discussion about aids, devices, and/or strategies that can assist with working toward the goal of operating a vehicle again.

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