Erin Ridpath - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:59:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Technology and Anxiety https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/06/technology-and-anxiety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-and-anxiety Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:30:11 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=18047 Guest Blogger:  Susan Wang, MSc (OT) Technology has increased access to information, entertainment, and connection with others.  However, it is not without consequences. With the rise of social media and the prevalence of smartphones, people are spending more and more of their lives looking at screens. Teenagers and young adults are particularly susceptible to the […]

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]]> What is Recreation Therapy? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/02/what-is-recreation-therapy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-recreation-therapy Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:30:23 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17319 Recreation therapists are certified professionals who work along with a team of health professionals to assist people in achieving optimal quality of life through participation in leisure and recreation. Therapeutic Recreation Ontario defines Recreation therapy as “a process that utilizes functional intervention, education, and recreation participation to enable persons with physical, cognitive, emotional and/or social […]

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]]> My Animals Support Me, But Are Not Support Animals https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/02/my-animals-support-me-but-are-not-support-animals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-animals-support-me-but-are-not-support-animals Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:30:55 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17306 Julie Entwistle, C.Dir. (c), MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Every day I benefit from the love of my animals.  In fact, being an animal owner is not only part of my lifestyle, but has absolutely become part of who I am.  My animals provide me with love, comfort, they calm me and make […]

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]]> Resources for Living with Dementia https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/01/resources-for-living-with-dementia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=resources-for-living-with-dementia Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:30:23 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17301 Alzheimer’s Disease International estimates that over 135 million people around the world will suffer from dementia by the year 2050, and are concerned about a looming global epidemic. How can you ensure you are doing the best for your brain in the hopes of preventing dementia? The Alzheimer Society of Canada has a fantastic website […]

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]]> Improve Safety in Your Bathroom https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/01/improve-safety-in-your-bathroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=improve-safety-in-your-bathroom Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:30:52 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17268 Let’s discuss the most dangerous room in the home: the bathroom. For those with limited mobility, or seniors, it is important to consider the fall risks that exist in the bathroom to ensure that people are safely able to go about daily routines. In the video below we will review bathroom hazards and will discuss […]

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]]> Top 10 Ways to Survive the Stress of Dread-Cember https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/top-10-ways-to-survive-the-stress-of-dread-cember/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-10-ways-to-survive-the-stress-of-dread-cember Fri, 29 Nov 2019 12:30:08 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17130 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) It was an effective exercise in venting and I feel much better. I wrote my blog on “Dread-cember” listing all the reasons I strongly dislike this month and the holiday season in general. Then, I read it over, accepted my grievances, realized I was being grumpy […]

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]]> Keeping Up Appearances: Social Media and Self-Esteem https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/keeping-up-appearances-social-media-and-self-esteem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keeping-up-appearances-social-media-and-self-esteem Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:30:09 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17114 Guest Blogger:  Susan Wang, Occupational Therapist In the current age of media, the internet and social media sites (especially Instagram) contribute heavily towards bombarding young girls with images and videos of models. Approx. 90% of adolescents use social media daily, frequently for more than 2 hours a day.  Girls are more exposed in higher rates […]

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]]> Avoid the Halloween Hangover: How to Reduce the Amount of Candy in your Home https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/avoid-the-halloween-hangover-how-to-reduce-the-amount-of-candy-in-your-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avoid-the-halloween-hangover-how-to-reduce-the-amount-of-candy-in-your-home Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:30:34 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17042 For kids, and kids at heart, Halloween is always fun! But among the pile of candy is a hidden pile of sugar that is detrimental to your health. Now that the fun is over, how do you as a parent limit the amount they consume?  Try our 10 great solutions to rid your home of […]

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]]> Happy Thanksgiving! https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/10/happy-thanksgiving-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=happy-thanksgiving-6 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:30:46 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16993 Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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]]> Healthy Workplace O-Tip of the Week: Follow the 20-20-20 Rule https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/10/healthy-workplace-o-tip-of-the-week-follow-the-20-20-20-rule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthy-workplace-o-tip-of-the-week-follow-the-20-20-20-rule Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:30:53 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16954 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. October is Occupational Therapy Month and Healthy Workplace Month!  In celebration, for the month of October, we will be providing you with OT-Approved tips for a healthier day at work. Staring […]

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