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The Long Haul: Impact of Extended Wheelchair Use

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Caregivers will understand the challenges that come with long-term wheelchair use with this resource, which touches on physical changes, mental health concerns, and diet considerations.
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Adaptive Bathroom Upgrades With a Stability Focus

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
What does an adaptive bathroom look like? Spark a conversation with this sketch that depicts all of the adaptive bathroom upgrades that ensure stability and less likelihood of falls. This handout can be shared with contractors to help visualize installation of grab bars.
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Coaching in Rehabilitation Therapy

August 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This clinical reference describes coaching within the context of rehabilitation therapy and highlights coaching principles for behavioral change and goal setting. It is applicable across practice settings.
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Hospice Information for Caregivers: Facilitating a Smooth Transition

June 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource educates families and caregivers about optimizing the transition to hospice. It provides examples of equipment that may be utilized and highlights safety with transfers and ADL engagement, keeping the patient and family involved, and meaningful activities to complete during end-of-life.
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What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

April 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
MCI is often under-diagnosed and under-reported for individuals after a stroke, but is highly common. This handout offers an overview of the diagnosis for patients.
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Password Logbook Memory Strategy

April 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource is a compensatory memory strategy for people with a brain injury, providing a space to keep all login and password information organized.
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Chair Yoga

April 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Yoga is a beneficial mode of exercise for all populations and can improve flexibility, strength, and mental health. Some people may not be able to safely engage in traditional yoga, and require chair-level modifications. This handout covers a variety of yoga exercises that can be performed in the chair.
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