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The A to Z of OT: M is For… Modifications

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:00:27 +0000

The foundation of the profession of Occupational Therapy is creating Person-Environment-Occupation fit. We call this our PEO model. What it means is that optimal function arises from the best interaction of the person, their environment, and those “occupations” that are the daily tasks they need to complete. So, if someone is struggling to complete daily activities, feeling […]

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Functional Modifications that Won’t Break the Bank

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:30:50 +0000

There is a misconception that home renovations for safety or disability need to be expensive. While this can be true for large-scale projects, there are some quick-fix modifications that are small but pack a punch. Watch our latest OT-V Episode below for our top 10 pick of modifications you can make for under $100:

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An OT Knows Home Modifications That Won’t Break The Bank

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 11:00:21 +0000

Tough Conversations

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:00:17 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) My grandmother always used to say “once an adult, twice a child”. She was referring to the fact that we start life dependent, and through the aging process, tend to end our life that way as well. So, what happens when the grown-up “child” needs to […]

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Seniors: Take Advantage of Renovation Tax Credits

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:00:13 +0000

In Ontario the Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit is helping many seniors, age 65 and over, take advantage of necessary home improvements at a lower cost. Many seniors, opting to age in place as long as possible, are modifying and renovating their homes to make them safer and more accessible for their changing needs. The tax […]

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Home Modifications for Under $100

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:00:20 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) There is a misconception that home renovations for safety or disability need to be expensive. While this can be true for large-scale projects, there are some quick-fix modifications that are small, but pack a punch. Here is my top 10 pick of modifications you can make […]

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Financing Home Modifications

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:00:15 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) The foundation of the profession of Occupational Therapy is creating Person-Environment-Occupation fit. We call this our PEO model. What it means is that optimal function arises from the best interaction of the person, their environment, and those “occupations” that are the daily tasks they need to […]

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