In this blog post, we are going to discuss rehabilitation and rehabilitative therapy.
What Are Rehabilitative Services?
Rehabilitative services are defined on the healthcare.gov website.  “Rehabilitative services are those health care services that help you keep, get back or improve skills and functioning for daily living that have been lost or impaired because you were sick, hurt or disabled. Furthermore, these services may include physical and occupational therapy, speech and language pathology therapy, and psychiatric rehab services in a variety of inpatient and/or …

Caring for a family member living with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the common challenges that family care partners face is managing repeating behaviors exhibited by their family member living with dementia.

Repeating phrases, questions, or actions can be frustrating for both parties; however, there are strategies that care partners can employ to help reduce repeating and create a more supportive environment for the person living with dementia.
Dementia-Related Repeating: What is It
Before diving into strategies, it’s essential to why the repe…

It’s morning. As your eyes slowly open to greet the day, what is the first thought that pops into your head? Perhaps you anticipate social plans, or maybe the needs of a spouse, pet, or child call for your attention.

The sense of purpose that gets us out of bed varies by the person and the day; yet no matter what form it takes, purpose proves essential for brain health and even protective from physical and cognitive decline.
Research About Having Purpose in Life
Researchers studying Alzheimer’s and other related dementias have identified that having a sense of purp…

Have you ever wondered why some people feel most loved when they receive a thoughtful gift, while others prefer a hug or a compliment? Or why some people like to spend quality time with their partner, while others are more appreciative of acts of service like doing the dishes or running errands? 

If so, you might be interested in learning about love languages. Love languages are the ways that people prefer to express and receive love in their relationships.

The concept and term were introduced by Dr. Gary Chapman, who proposed five specific love languages: physical …

The kitchen is fondly referred to as the “heart of the home,” and if you are a host who enjoys entertaining, you may find that guests gravitate to this part of the home.  It’s warm, and inviting, and usually smells pretty good!

Did you know it can also be a hotspot for slips, trips, and falls? With its hard walking surfaces, sharp objects, and potential for spill. And, it may not be the first place we think of for safety concerns while aging in the community.

As an Occupational Therapist, I am often asked to help problem-solve the kitchen to help people complet…