Aging resources

114 printable resources for Aging: patient and caregiver education handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Written and reviewed by practicing clinicians, ready to print, and included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Handout

Lifestyle Choices to Support Brain Health

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryDementiaMental HealthSports and ExerciseStroke
This handout covers a variety of lifestyle choices that support brain health.
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Therapy Activity

Refilling Medications

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
This therapy material works on skills required for refilling medications.
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Handout

Exercise Activities for Older Adults

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTAgingBalance/Vestibular/FallsSports and Exercise
This handout describes various exercise activities appropriate for older adults.
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Eval Tool

Driving Readiness Self Assessment and Considerations

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVision
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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Collaborative Care: Creating Space for Patients to Create Goals

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingAphasiaBrain InjuryDysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVisionVoice
This template allows for a partnership between the patient and the therapist to create meaningful goals. A supplemental page provides space for goals to be paired with ideas for addressing the goals outside of therapy.
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Therapy Activity

2024 Weekly Calendars

Print Resource — US Letter — 53 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
Weekly calendars to assist with orientation, planning, and organizing.
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Therapy Activity

2024 Monthly Calendars

Print Resource — US Letter — 12 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
Low-vision calendars to assist with orientation. Mark off each day when it’s done!
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Therapy Activity

Finding Medication Box Errors Set #3

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementia
The third in our series of locating med box errors, this activity challenges people to spot missing/extra pills given a set of prescription labels and pill shapes/colors.
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Therapy Activity

Gift Card Calculations

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryStroke
This cognitive-linguistic task provides an opportunity for problem solving by using gift cards to make decisions about a coffee shop menu and ordering a book.
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Therapy Activity

Medication Safety

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaStroke
This resource addresses safety with medication management. There are two methods for using this activity. One method directly pairs with the Therapy Insights Medication Management Kit (Version 2). The other option is a worksheet for those without the kit. The entire activity can be completed with or without the kit.
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