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Exercise Activities for Older Adults

Published by <p>Upper body strength is necessary in order to be able to maintain independence and for important tasks such as getting up from a chair and maintaining balance. Exercise can also help regulate blood pressure and diabetes and diminish symptoms of osteoporosis and arthritis. This is a handout with various activities that older adults can use […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Eval + Treatment Strategies for Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published by <p>Based on the course Functional Memory Strategies for Mild Cognitive Impairment by Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP, this handout is designed for clinicians providing treatment for clients with mild cognitive impairment (as defined by the state between normal aging and early dementia). <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Chair Yoga

Published by <p>Chair yoga can be practiced sitting in a chair or standing while holding the chair for support. It is well suited to older adults who cannot participate in standing yoga or exercise due to issues with balance or pain. This single page visual is designed with simplicity in mind; the large graphics allow for people […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Basic Lower Extremity Seated Exercises

Published by <p>Do you have a patient who is not safe to stand without assistance? This document offers a generic exercise program with only seated exercises. The document is great for health fairs, low level home exercise programs, and safe activities to increase activity tolerance for individuals with significant impairment. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Aging in Place

Published by <p>In the current aging population, there are many people who will benefit from home modifications in anticipation of aging in place. Rehabilitation professionals are uniquely suited to creating accessible environments. This handout is for clients pursuing aging in place. It explains the aging in place concept, and the potential benefits and scope of work a […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Advanced Seated Exercises

Published by <p>Do you have a patient who needs some higher level exercise but may be unable to balance well when standing? This document offers a generic exercise program with only seated exercises. The document is great for health fairs, moderate level home exercise programs, and lists safe activities to increase activity tolerance for individuals with moderate […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Adult Interest Checklist

Published by <p>A task for the older adult population to help identify current interests and potentials for new passions. This will assist the patient in the transition out of work into retirement and will also assist the therapist in their goals and direction of care. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

ADL Checklist for Early Dementia

Published by <p>This simple visual checklist is meant for those clients with early stage dementia who still have physical capability but forget to complete all necessary steps in ADL routine, to allow for completion of routine with less caregiver cues and more opportunity for independence. Simple list on the first page, more detailed items on the second. […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Adaptive Apps and Technology

Published by <p>This handout is designed for therapists to share with patients when discussing incorporating adaptive apps and technology into their lives. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>