health management Archives – Therapy Insights

Discharge Recommendations: Cognition Strategies

July 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

Customize your recommendations for patients’ cognitive needs and their level of assistance required for daily and preferred activities at discharge.

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Managing Cancer Related Fatigue

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout provides tips to help people with cancer manage their fatigue.

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Reading a Nutritional Label

December 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This therapy material works on cognition and mathematical skills, as well as health management via reading a nutritional label.

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Medication Visual Education with Body Diagrams for Male and Female

November 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use these male/female full body diagrams to provide education regarding the type of medications prescribed and what they are prescribed to treat.

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Many survivors of brain injury wonder if alcohol can remain a part of their lives. This handout explains the neuro-toxic effect of alcohol and provides suggested alternatives for continuing to enjoy the ritual of a drink without the alcohol.

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Tips To Improve Physiological Age

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

There is nothing we can do about our chronological age, but we can still improve our functioning and health by improving our physiological age. This handout is a nice resource for older adults who may feel the golden years aren’t so golden.

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Why Your Home Exercise Program Matters and How To Get the Most Out of It

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This handout is an excellent summary that can be included with a home exercise program to increase the chance that the home exercise program will be completed.

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Vital Signs Monitoring Sheet

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This chart assists with self monitoring vitals, or can be used for caregiver education in the case of a patient who lives with family or in an assisted living facility. Daily monitoring of vital signs can be an important way to see warning signs and allow for self advocacy during doctor appointments.

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Smoking Cessation Online Resource List

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.

Many people who have long standing pain conditions also smoke, and quitting smoking can be very difficult. This intervention piece lists several helpful smoking cessation online resources that can be given to people interested in quitting.

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Smoking Cessation Counseling Tips for Clinicians

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.

Smoking is associated with persistent pain and many negative health consequences, but can be very difficult to quit. This resource outlines common barriers and reasons for quitting to help the clinician identify targets to discuss during the interview. It also outlines referral options to help people quit smoking.

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