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From Recidivism to Transformation: Rethinking How We Approach Chronic Conditions

April 11, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Frustrated by repeat patients who never seem to maintain their gains from therapy? This interactive course will examine the role of health behaviors in the effective management of chronic conditions. Using the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change as a guiding framework, we will identify stages of behavior change and target interventions to specific stages. Self-reflection […]
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How to Reverse Insulin Resistance for Long-Term Weight Loss and Disease Prevention

March 4, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This presentation explains how to reverse insulin resistance naturally with sustainable lifestyle changes. Topics discussed include: A detailed discussion of macronutrients including different types of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; how to use time-restricted feeding to lower insulin; the best types of exercise to lower insulin; a discussion of sleep, stress, and toxins as they relate […]
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Tips To Improve Physiological Age

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
There is nothing we can do about our chronological age, but we can still improve our functioning and health by improving our physiological age. This handout is a nice resource for older adults who may feel the golden years aren’t so golden. V. Mendonca, G., Pezarat-Correia, P., R. Vaz, J., Silva, L., D. Almeida, I., […]
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Sleep: The Third Pillar of Health – Importance of Getting It & How to Improve It

February 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Sleep is important to health; we know that now without a doubt. We can’t reap the full benefits of our good diet/exercise if we aren’t sleeping well. This presentation is about the most up to date science on why sleep is important, costs of not getting enough or good quality sleep, our sleep systems and […]
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Fair Housing Act Rules: Tools to Advocate for Clients

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource touches on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and details Fair Housing Act (FHA) rules that may impact the independence of clients, and how these rules can be used to advocate for their quality of life.
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Using the Science of Habits to Promote Healthy Behaviors Across Practice Settings

January 18, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Chronic diseases are on the rise, and occupational therapists can play a crucial role in addressing the primary risk factor for developing chronic diseases, personal behaviors. These personal behaviors, otherwise known as performance patterns, include habits, routines, rituals, and roles. Performance patterns can either support or hinder occupational performance and play a significant role in […]
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Functional Memory Strategies for Mild Cognitive Impairment

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Mild Cognitive Impairment is an emerging diagnosis with evidence to show that speech therapy for memory can be beneficial. This course will review pertinent concepts including Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Reserve, and the Life Participation Approach. We will look at best practices, and how to use them within functional scenarios to meaningfully impact functional outcomes […]
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Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise in Older Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A total of 1028 subjects were assessed for eligibility in the trial. Screening included a phone interview where participants were excluded if they didn’t meet inclusion criteria or met exclusion criteria, such as disease preventing moderate intensity exercise. Subjects who met the inclusion criteria had RA, were aged 65 years or older, had the disease […]
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Preventive Interventions for Pressure Ulcers in Long-Term Older People Care Facilities: A Systematic Review (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The researchers performed a detailed literature search with the aim of determining what interventions have been used to reduce pressure ulcers in long-term care facilities as well as to determine if there are optimal interventions. The researchers collected articles that were published between 2005 and 2017 focused on their aims. They ultimately selected 18 articles […]
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High-Ecological Cognitive Intervention to Improve Cognitive Skills and Cognitive–Functional Performance for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (2021)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Both interventions were given in one 90-min group session per week for 12 weeks. The cognitive intervention consisted primarily of modified everyday cognitive tasks. Each session consisted of (1) a 5-min warm-up physical activity, (2) 40 to 45 min of two or three contextually relevant cognitive tasks, and (3) 20 to 25 min of group […]
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