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Health Management Log

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This health management log can be used to track a variety of important health related information for improved independence and self-awareness.
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Preventing Recurrent Strokes

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
After surviving a stroke, a top question in the minds of many survivors is: How can I prevent another stroke from happening? This handout combines the latest research regarding recurrent strokes and encourages patients to engage in positive health choices that prevent another stroke from happening.
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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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Finding Medication Box Errors Set #2

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
For this activity, the patient will need to read the directions for each medication to know how often it should be taken. Then the patient will need to notice errors with the medication box which requires good attention and visual reasoning. This task could also be used for a visual scanning activity. Features realistic medication labels and 2 different pages with different challenges.
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Disease Modifying Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides an overview of disease modifying therapies (DMTs) to help manage the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their potential side effects. Occupational therapists need to be aware of these side effects and how they can design interventions to help clients with MS manage the side effects and maintain safety and independence when prescribed DMTs.
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Apps to Increase Independence After a Brain Injury

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Phone and tablet apps can help increase independence with cognitive tasks after a brain injury. This list of apps addresses memory, medication management, diabetes management, money calculation, speech to text, spaced retrieval training, and time management. These apps can be trained by speech-language pathologists and other rehabilitation specialists in rehabilitation settings to address functional cognitive-linguistic goals.
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