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The Difference Between OT and PT
While there is some overlap in the tools and techniques that rehabilitation service providers use, occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) have a very different purpose overall and require… Continue reading The Difference Between OT and PT
How to Help Your Loved One Manage Parkinson’s Disease
When your loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may not know where to start in providing support. Parkinson’s symptoms tend to develop slowly over the years, so… Continue reading How to Help Your Loved One Manage Parkinson’s Disease
How to Make New Friends After Retirement
While you settle into your new assisted living community, you may find it a bit lonely at first. It’s nothing to be embarrassed about as many older adults have felt… Continue reading How to Make New Friends After Retirement
6 Ways to Prevent Burns at Home
Burns can be very serious regardless of who sustains them, but recovering from burns can be more difficult for older adults. We’ve all accidentally touched a hot pan on the… Continue reading 6 Ways to Prevent Burns at Home
Why Seniors Prefer Short-Term Rehab at an Assisted Living Community
While some seniors move into assisted living on a permanent basis, others move in to recover from an injury, illness or surgery. Otherwise known as short-term rehabilitation. This short-term service… Continue reading Why Seniors Prefer Short-Term Rehab at an Assisted Living Community