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 | Nov 7, 2024 | Specialty
Occupational therapy (OT) plays a crucial role in helping individuals with low vision maximize their independence, improve their quality of life, and age in place. Here are some key aspects of OT in the context of low vision: Assessment Occupational Therapists...
by Hannah Mattson | Oct 31, 2024 | Home Assessments and Modifications
Occupational Therapy (OT) is defined by the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework as “the therapeutic use of everyday life occupations with persons, groups, or populations for the purpose of enhancing or enabling participation” (AOTA, 2020). Occupational therapy...
by Kara Welke | Nov 28, 2022 | Specialty
– Get a flu shot- Get warm clothes together in an accessible place- Don’t leave candles unattended- Test and replace batteries and lightbulbs- Use waterproof, non slip shoes- Make sure your vehicle maintenance is up to date- If you’re unable to rake...
by Kara Welke | Nov 15, 2022 | Specialty
> Keep a regular routine> Eat your meals at the regular time> Keep busy and get natural sunlight> If you don’t normally nap, don’t start napping if you feel more tired with the time change> Stay with taking medication at the same time(Hess, 2022)> Keep...
by Kara Welke | Nov 1, 2022 | Specialty
To find out how to increase your heart health and decrease cardiac concerns creeping up, take a look at this week’s...
