by Kara Welke | Aug 14, 2026 | Brain Health, Occupational Therapy
Healthy Aging Starts with Knowing Where You Stand Most health screenings look at one or two things. The Vital 8 looks at the bigger picture — assessing your health across multiple interconnected domains to identify your strengths, catch emerging changes early, and...
by Kara Welke | Aug 12, 2026 | Fall Prevention, Healthy Aging, Occupational Therapy, Specialty
When someone begins having trouble getting up from a chair, families often go out and purchase a lift chair because they want to help. But is that always the right decision? Before running to the store, it is important to consider why the person is having difficulty...
by Hannah Mattson | Dec 9, 2024 | Occupational Therapy
A common concern for older adults and their caregivers is their ability to continue driving. Driving is an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL), that gives individuals a sense of freedom, confidence, and independence. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week...