OT Works Here - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Wed, 30 Oct 2019 17:02:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Fall Prevention O-Tip of the Week: Let’s Get Physical https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/fall-prevention-o-tip-of-the-week-lets-get-physical/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-prevention-o-tip-of-the-week-lets-get-physical Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:30:12 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17089 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. For the month of November, Fall Prevention Month, our O-Tip series will provide helpful ways to prevent falls at home and in the community. Did you know that taking part in […]

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]]> Senior Safety and the Vital Role of Occupational Therapy https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/senior-safety-and-the-vital-role-of-occupational-therapy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senior-safety-and-the-vital-role-of-occupational-therapy Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:30:23 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17084 Canada’s population is aging. In 2015, there were almost 6 million people over the age of 65 – that is nearly 1 in 6 Canadians. As we grow older, we face an increasing risk of falls, accidents, disabilities, and illnesses.  As a senior how can you stay safe and healthy? Why is Older Adult Safety […]

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]]> A Day in the Life of Your Occupations: Eventful Evenings https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/10/a-day-in-the-life-of-your-occupations-eventful-evenings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-day-in-the-life-of-your-occupations-eventful-evenings Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:30:02 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17021 Contrary to the traditional understanding of the word, occupational therapists define “occupation” differently. For OTs, the word “occupation” does not only include “paid” work, employment, or jobs. Rather, we define it as the way people “occupy” their time and as such it actually includes all roles involved in living (therapy for living, who knew?). So, […]

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]]> A Day in the Life of your “Occupations” — 9 to 5 Workday https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/10/a-day-in-the-life-of-your-occupations-9-to-5-workday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-day-in-the-life-of-your-occupations-9-to-5-workday Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:30:08 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16990 Contrary to the traditional understanding of the word, occupational therapists define “occupation” differently. For OTs, the word “occupation” does not only include “paid” work, employment, or jobs. Rather, we define it as the way people “occupy” their time and as such it actually includes all roles involved in living (therapy for living, who knew?). So, […]

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]]> Healthy Workplace O-Tip of the Week: Put a Stop to Sitting Disease https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/10/healthy-workplace-o-tip-of-the-week-put-a-stop-to-sitting-disease/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthy-workplace-o-tip-of-the-week-put-a-stop-to-sitting-disease Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:30:07 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16975 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. There […]

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]]> Mental Health Services for Youth https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/10/mental-health-services-for-youth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mental-health-services-for-youth Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:30:58 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16966 Nicole Kelday, Student Occupational Therapist (University of Toronto) Cowritten by:  Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology)   It is staggering to realize that 39% of Ontario high school students show active symptoms of anxiety and depression. And while there are a multitude of resources available to help students that may require mental […]

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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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]]> A Day in the Life of your “Occupations” — Rise and Shine https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/a-day-in-the-life-of-your-occupations-rise-and-shine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-day-in-the-life-of-your-occupations-rise-and-shine Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:30:17 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16946 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Contrary to the traditional understanding of the word, occupational therapists define “occupation” differently. For OTs, the word “occupation” does not only include “paid” work, employment, or jobs. Rather, we define it as the way people “occupy” their time and as such it actually includes all roles […]

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]]> Better Sleep O-Tip of the Week: Banish the Blue Light Before Bed https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/better-sleep-o-tip-of-the-week-banish-the-blue-light-before-bed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=better-sleep-o-tip-of-the-week-banish-the-blue-light-before-bed Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:30:42 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16836 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.  Statistics Canada estimates that approximately 3.5 million Canadians struggle with sleep, an important daily occupation that is vital to our physical and mental health.  Therefore, for the month of September, we […]

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]]> Brain Injury Recovery O-Tip of the Week: This Handy Device Can Help You Find Your Keys https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/06/brain-injury-recovery-o-tip-of-the-week-this-handy-device-can-help-you-find-your-keys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brain-injury-recovery-o-tip-of-the-week-this-handy-device-can-help-you-find-your-keys Wed, 12 Jun 2019 11:30:07 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16667 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.  June is Brain Injury Awareness Month.  Occupational Therapists are a vital part of a team of professionals that assist with the rehabilitation from brain injury.  Therefore, for the month of June, our series […]

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