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Recovery from Trauma and the Vital Role of Occupational Therapy

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:30:36 +0000

Guest Blogger: Carolyn Rocca, Occupational Therapist Motor vehicle accidents account for countless injuries annually and are one of the most common traumas individuals experience. Trauma can be understood as one’s unique experience of an extremely stressful event or enduring conditions that overwhelms their ability to cope. These experiences can often disconnect us from our sense of […]

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Understanding Elder Abuse

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:30:18 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Co-written by Darren Schutten, MSc (OT) Today, June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse has been a growing concern worldwide. In fact, it is estimated that 16% of older adults have been abused in the community setting in the past year. This number […]

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Intimacy Following Injury or Illness

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:30:15 +0000

Sexuality is an incredibly important part of being human. Yet, when we are injured, ill, or suffering from physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral difficulties, this too can suffer. The following article, care of the Neurology Centre of Toronto, discusses some commonly reported sexual issues that occur after brain injury. If you have issues with sexuality […]

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Provider Consent in Health Care – No Also Means No

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:30:52 +0000

Julie Entwistle, C.Dir. (c), MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) In my previous blog, “Client Consent in Health Care — No Means No,” I spoke of the importance of client consent. No means no. But what is often forgotten in health care, is that consent goes both ways. While a client has the right […]

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Client Consent in Health Care – No Means No

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:30:14 +0000

Julie Entwistle, C.Dir. (c), MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) My grandmother is in her 90’s and up until recently, lived in a retirement home. She is legally blind and deaf, so communication is very difficult for her, but where she lacks in sight and hearing she excels in cognition, missing little and being […]

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Snow Removal O-Tip of the Week: Snowblower Safety Considerations

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:30:56 +0000

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 February, our O-Tip series will help you to practice safe and efficient snow removal this winter. If you are fortunate enough to have a snow blower you […]

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Reducing Risk of Strain Due to Repetitive Movements

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:30:37 +0000

Julie Entwistle, C.Dir. (c), MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Repetitive activity using improper posture and body mechanics can result in excess energy expenditure, fatigue, pain and even injury or damage to muscles and joints over time. Therefore, it’s important to know the proper body mechanics required when completing everyday tasks and activities, at […]

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How Emotionally Intelligent Are You?

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:30:09 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) I have four daughters – three in high school and one in University. That is a lot of estrogen in our house. Yet it is an interesting time for our family – as our girls are navigating the perils of adolescence, I too am finding myself […]

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Occupational Therapy and Heart Health

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:30:47 +0000

Being diagnosed with heart disease is a life-altering event, often requiring permanent lifestyle changes. Occupational therapists can help people to recover from the initial incident, to rebuild a life of function, and to promote change that will help with prevention. Learn more about how Occupational Therapy can assist those recovering from heart disease in […]

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Snow Removal O-Tip of the Week: Don’t Wait for the Storm to Subside

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:30:36 +0000

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 February, our O-Tip series will help you to practice safe and efficient snow removal this winter. Snow shoveling can be very strenuous work, especially when dealing with […]

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