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Occupational Therapy During Palliative Care

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Often the goals for therapy and the goals for end of life care seem at opposite ends of a spectrum. In some instances, OT can play an integral role in end of life care, and this handout describes the ways OT is relevant in this setting.
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Normative Vital Signs by Age

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource references the changes in normal vitals as we age. Quickly determine if your findings for temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure are normal.
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Normal Cognitive Changes with Age

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Many people experiencing changes with cognition question whether these changes are related to the natural aging process. This handout provides insight into latest evidence base describing the difference between dementia and cognitive-changes related to aging. Includes 7 strategies to support healthy aging in order to slow the cognitive aging process.
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Medication Management Evaluation

December 31, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides clinicians with evidence-based tools to use during treatment sessions and strategies to assist with increasing medication adherence.
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Medication Management Aids

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides a variety of aids including smart device applications, medication boxes, and pharmacy programs for medication administration that may help a person be more independent with medications.
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Low-Cost Leisure for Older Adults

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource outlines a variety of low-cost ideas to engage older adults in leisure activities. It provides a number of assessments that OTs can use to assess levels of engagement in leisure activities.
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Foot Care

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Foot care is an important part of staying healthy and preventing medical crises. This handout is designed to help patients learn how to independently complete a proper foot care inspection and outlines red flags that may indicate the need for medical attention.
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Considerations and Strategies for Caregiver Assisted Feeding

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Providing feeding assistance may seem like a simple task, but there are many considerations to follow, so the person swallows safely. This handout will explain the considerations and strategies to make mealtime an enjoyable experience for the person receiving feeding assistance.
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Basic Lower Extremity Seated Exercises

December 21, 2021 by Megan Berg.
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.
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