Empowering Aging in Place: The Role of Occupational Therapists in Home Modification By Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS Aging in place, the ability to live safely and comfortably in one’s own home and community regardless of age or health status, is a highly valued goal for many. However, for those dealing with chronic or […]
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Tremor Treatment: Robot Therapy to Improve ADLs
Researchers from Korea have developed SPINDLE, an advanced robotic rehabilitation system aimed at addressing the challenges posed by tremors in individuals with neurological disorders. SPINDLE combines virtual reality (VR) with customized resistance training to offer personalized therapy that enhances strength and dexterity for activities of daily living (ADLs). This innovative system represents a significant advancement […]
How to Find Support Groups for Aging Adults
Human beings are inherently social creatures. Spending time with and receiving validation from others is important to us, especially during life’s transitions, which is why support groups for older adults are so popular. As we age, we can expect physical decline. Although our social networks may become more meaningful, they often become smaller. As we […]
10 Best Medical Alert Systems: Tested And Expert Reviewed
Key Takeaways Many of the top-rated medical alert systems have monitoring fees that are less than $45 per month. We evaluated each device in our list for its response times, accuracy of fall detection, ease of setup, and other factors. Bay Alarm Medical SOS In-Home With Fall Detection is our top pick; our reviewer found the […]
6 Reasons to Think Differently About Pediatric Mobility
Many different healthcare professionals use the phrase “Kids look like little adults.” Children’s specialists would disagree with this statement and remind everyone that treating children is different from treating adults. We know that children are still growing and developing, so we need to pay attention to developmental and growth issues that aren’t typically seen in adult care. In […]
Could Device Improve Kids’ Concussion Recovery?
Concussions, a form of traumatic brain injury Affecting approximately 2 million US children under 18, concussions can negatively impact physical, mental, emotional and sleep health. Parents and doctors agree that it’s difficult to tell when a child has recovered their full cognitive function after a concussion. A new device that could improve concussion recovery in children may change […]