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Reducing Cognitive Load: Using the Reminder App to Maintain Multiple Shopping Lists

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Managing multiple shopping lists can be a challenge for many patients, particularly those navigating cognitive difficulties. This resource equips therapists with practical strategies for utilizing the Reminder App to help clients streamline their shopping experience. Learn how to guide patients in creating, organizing, and prioritizing their lists to reduce cognitive load and enhance their independence during shopping tasks. With user-friendly tips and step-by-step instructions, this resource empowers therapists to support clients in remembering essential items and managing their daily activities more effectively, ultimately promoting confidence and self-sufficiency in their routines.
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Apple Assistive Access: How it Works and How to Set it Up

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Apple Assistive Access is a valuable tool that enhances accessibility for individuals with cognitive impairments or vision loss. This resource is designed for therapists and caregivers, offering a clear understanding of how Assistive Access works and step-by-step guidance on setting it up. Discover how to customize device settings to meet the unique needs of those you support, enabling easier navigation and interaction with technology. With practical tips and straightforward instructions, this resource empowers therapists and caregivers to facilitate meaningful technology use, promoting independence and enhancing engagement in daily activities for their clients.
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Beyond Shortbread and Applesauce: Dysphagia Evals That Honor Culture, Religion, and Personal Preferences

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Use this guide to explore important cultural factors that may influence your dysphagia evaluation. It includes a food preferences intake form, religious and cultural considerations, and practical tips for collaborating with colleagues to incorporate culturally preferred foods within facilities. Designed to support a holistic approach, this resource helps you honor each patient’s unique background and provide more personalized care.
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Choosing a Homestay or Hotel for Vacation

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Practice implementation of aids/strategies to compensate for cognitive impairments with real-life activity determining which homestay or hotel best fits your wish list for your next vacation.
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Prism Glasses for Homonymous Hemianopia: Will It Restore Vision?

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Prism glasses are often a go-to for clients with homonymous hemianopia, but do they actually work? While there is plenty of evidence to indicate that there is potential to increase the visual field by up to 20º, this resource focuses on presenting the pros and cons of prism lenses so that clients can make more informed decisions about whether or not they want to incorporate this strategy into their recovery plan.
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Navigating the Complex and Frustrating World of Hospital Bills and Insurance Claims

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Medical bills are increasingly complex and overwhelming, especially with current insurance models. This resource offers a strategy for breaking down costs to ensure that what is being charged is what is actually owed. Boost confidence with money management skills with this activity + full page of tips to help people navigate their hospital bills and insurance claims. Note that this is a U.S.-centric activity and focuses on U.S. legislation as well as typical U.S.-based health insurance policies.
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