December is holiday season in our melting pot of cultures, religions, and traditions. This is a quick 5-tip guide to navigating holidays with aging relatives.
#48: It’s Holiday Season: How to Navigate Culture & Tradition with Aging Relatives Read More
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. This article applies it to aging.
#47: 75 Years Later: How to Meet the Universal Human Rights of Aging Communities Read More
October is Physical Therapy Month! PT plays an active role in aging well. Tune in to learn more from Colleen McShane, PT, DPT, GCS.
#41: How to Age Well: Expert Insights from Physical Therapy Read More
September is Self-Care Awareness Month. This article highlights four types of incontinence, their causes, and general and specific management strategies.
#36: How to Identify & Manage Incontinence & Toileting Issues in Older Adults Read More
September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month. This article dives into home safety assessments, plans, & assistive technologies for fall detection in your home.
#35: Fall Prevention: Home Safety & Assistive Technology for Older Adults Read More
August is Happiness Happens Month! This article shares some practical tips for seniors and their families to lead a joyful and fulfilling life as they age.
#33: Celebrating Happiness: Embracing Life in the Golden Years Read More
In the thick of summer with most of us experiencing blistering heat, this article talks about outdoor safety for seniors: nutrition, hydration, & skin care.
#29: Summer Heat: How to Help Seniors Stay Safe in the Heat Read More
Research shows that getting bored, or a lack of engagement in stimulating activities, can impact cognition, physical function, and mental health over time.
#27: Don’t Get Bored! Maximizing Quality of Life for Seniors Read More
This article takes a dive into foreign language, health literacy, regression & reversal with dementias & brain injuries, & the overall impact to self & family.
#26: Lost in Translation: Understanding Language Regression an Reversal Read More
This article provides some fun activities for seniors to participate in during 4th of July, while also emphasizing the importance of maintaining independence.
#25: Celebrating 4th of July: 10 Activities for Seniors Read More
PTSD is a mental health condition that can affect people of all ages, including older adults. This article reviews key aspects of PTSD in older adults.
#22: Understanding PTSD in Seniors: Impact, Care, & Management Read More
Carissa Schroeder, MS, CCC-SLP and I had a conversation regarding communication and aging. Carissa talks about how a Speech & Language pathologist can help you.
#20: Expert Perspectives on Communication: Speech, Language, and Aging Read More
Depression, Anxiety, & Dementia: According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 25% of adults aged 65 or older experiences a mental health disorder.
#17: Preserving Mental Health: Ways to Prevent Decline in Seniors Read More
Navigating aging parents can be difficult. This family reached out to me for an initial consultation following an unplanned hospitalization of their father.
#16: Aging Crisis: Dad Fell, Now What? An OT Case Report Read More
An OTP as a senior health care consultant can provide a comprehensive assessment of needs and develop an individualized plan of care to help achieve goals.
#15: A Guide for Better Senior Health Care: Occupational Therapy Consultants Read More
Driving can be a super touchy topic as loved ones get older. You don’t know if they should still be driving, & you’re not sure how to approach the subject.
#14: Less Worry Behind the Wheel: Safe Driving Tips for Seniors Read More
Stress is a common experience among older adults. Occupational therapy plays a critical role in stress management for aging adults & their families/caregivers.
#13: 10 Things to Know About Stress, Aging, & Occupational Therapy Read More
Occupational therapy practitioners are trained to address the unique needs of aging adults, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs.
#12: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Aging Read More
Occupational therapists can play an important role in helping individuals with vision impairments to maintain their independence and achieve their goals.
#11: Five Ways an OTP Can Help with Your Vision Read More
Vision changes are common with aging. By being informed and proactive about vision health, individuals and their families can be well-prepared for the changes.
#10: Vision & Aging: Three Ways to Save Your Vision Read More
Helping seniors maintain their independence through teamwork is an important aspect of aging well. Read more to find out specific ways in how you can help!!
#3: How to Help Seniors Maintain Their Independence Read More
