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Hearing Loss and Dementia

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Too much yelling going on in your therapy sessions? Are you watching social isolation setting in like a stone for a patient who can’t hear anything? This material explains the current research showing the link between hearing loss and dementia. Hearing aids can reduce social isolation and increase mental activity which both help reduce the risk for dementia. 
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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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He/She and Him/Her Pronoun Picture Cards

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Grasping pronouns like he/she and him/her is an important and sometimes challenging part of pediatric language development. This therapy activity provides visual pronoun cards along with ideas of how to use the cards in structured therapy sessions. Also includes a page of pronoun practice using pictures.
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Handwriting Worksheets

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Handwriting is a skill that is important for individuals across all ages. Whether it’s for completing school work, writing checks, filling out medical forms at a doctor’s office, or being able to sign important documents, writing is an important part of day to day life. Many injuries, conditions and illnesses can impact an individual’s ability to write. These worksheets address improving handwriting skills by covering pre-writing shapes and forms, letters, and simple words.
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Xerostomia / Dry Mouth

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the various causes of xerostomia and provides a list of treatment options, including using natural enzymes, adjusting medications, oral rinses and moisturizing products, use of humidifiers, and avoiding dehydrating foods/liquids.
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Why Is My Child a Picky Eater?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains why children develop picky eating habits, with a focus on the complex and multifactorial nature of these patterns.
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Which Thickener is Right for Me?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout lays out the basics of these types of thickeners, including main ingredients, shelf life, how they’re thickened, and pros/cons.
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What to Know Before Signing a Legal Variance Form

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for patients and families facing the complex and personal decision of either signing a variance form or following specific safe swallow precautions prescribed in a healthcare setting. All patients and families deserve to know 1) their risk of dysphagia; 2) strategies to reduce their risk of dysphagia; and 3) their rights regarding their choice to use those strategies or not within a healthcare setting. This handout describes these three important factors.
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