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Living with an Autoimmune Disorder

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Autoimmune disorders can wreak havoc on body, brain, and emotions. This handout describes some management strategies that empower patients to live with chronic autoimmune disease and is designed for rehabilitation therapists to provide to patients to improve health literacy.
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Left Neglect

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes what left neglect is, what its symptoms are, the risks associated with this condition, and a small collection of treatment options and strategies. The handout includes visuals to help describe the type of brain lesions that cause visual neglect.
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Korsakoff Syndrome

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for patients and families who are facing Korsakoff syndrome, a chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B-1).
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Hypersensitivity

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides visual education for patient on how hypersensitivity presents following a peripheral nerve injury. The handout also examines why this is occurring and will normalize the symptoms, which can often be frightening.
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Hyponatremia

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Hyponatremia is a life-threatening condition that can occur after a brain injury. This handout describes what the condition is, how to spot it, what affect the condition has on the brain, and why it’s important to report these signs and symptoms to a physician immediately. Designed for staff and caregivers in homes/facilities that treat people with brain injuries.
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How We Create Voice and Speech

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides visual anatomy of vocal function as well as a written description of how voice and speech are created. Includes a partial list of diagnoses that affect voice.
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How to Make Thickened Liquid Popsicles

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
There are, in fact, ways to make it so that thickened liquids don’t taste like snot. One strategy is to serve the drinks as cold as possible… even better, freeze them!
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How to Create an Orientation Station

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides concrete and visual strategies to create an “orientation station” at home that will help provide individualized and consistent orientation and memory cues to reduce anxiety and compensate for impairments.
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How to Complete Oral Care

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for staff, patients, family, and caregivers to improve the quality of oral care and reducing the risks associated with oral bacteria in the body.
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How Speaking Valves Work

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for speech-language pathologists working with patients and families with tracheostomies who want to understand how speaking valves work. The handout features basic anatomy of voice, as well as basic eligibility requirements and safety precautions.
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