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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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Dining Tools for People with Parkinson’s

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout covers various types of dining tools people who want to compensate for Parkinson’s symptoms while dining. Features 16 pictures and labels of products currently available on the market to compensate for tremor and weak grip.
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Continuum of Post-Acute Rehabilitation Care

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes five different levels of post-acute rehabilitation care: long-term acute care hospital, inpatient rehabilitation facility, skilled nursing facility, home healthcare, and outpatient, what type of person would benefit from each level, and average length of stay.
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Cognitive Strategies for Improving Movement

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The use of internal and external strategies can aid in improving movement. This provides specific examples, including internal cues, auditory cues, and visual cues. A great place to start for those who are finding a harder and harder time getting moving due to various neurological impairments.
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Speech Therapy

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
ALS is a progressive nervous system disease that does not have a cure. Speech therapy can help maintain the quality of life for the person’s communication, respiratory, and swallowing abilities throughout the disease progression as a part of the multidisciplinary team.
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10 Voice Commands for Voice Activated Systems

December 9, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for rehabilitation therapists working with people who no longer have the mobility or fine motor control to operate phones, computers, lights, blinds, etc. Using voice activated systems (such as the Amazon Echo or the Google Home), these patients can use voice commands to increase independence, reduce reliance on caregivers, and optimize their quality of life. This handout provides 10 voice commands to serve as a starting point for incorporating this type of technical compensatory strategy into your rehabilitation program.
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