by Kara Welke | Oct 4, 2022 | Specialty
What exactly is a physical therapist and what do they do?!Physical therapists (PT) treat people of all ages that have disabilities, injuries, and other health conditions. Physical therapists also work with individuals who want to be healthier and prevent future...
by Kara Welke | Sep 28, 2022 | Specialty
– Have loose fitting clothing- Dress while seated- If you’re able to button, start from the bottom first- Thread belt through loops, prior to putting pants/skirt on- Use clothing with elastic waistbands- Use clip on ties- Wear a pull on or clasp in front...
by Kara Welke | Sep 26, 2022 | Specialty
As we age, our appetites may decrease, dietary requirements may change, we may have different dental problems, or increased difficulty with shopping. (Donnelly, 2022) Even though as older adults, we may experience one or all of these changes, it still is important to...
by Kara Welke | Sep 25, 2022 | Specialty
Read this week’s blog, to learn how occupational and physical therapy can work with older adults with Alzheimer’s...
by Kara Welke | Sep 21, 2022 | Specialty
With all the distractions in the world today, and stress that can come with aging, it can be challenging to practice gratitude for older adults. That being said, expressing gratitude is shown to improve mood in older adults and it’s an important reflection to...
by Kara Welke | Sep 18, 2022 | Specialty
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.Read this week’s blog to find out how you can reduce the risk of prostate cancer and what prostate cancer...