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I'm not a cat person, but this is really cute. Caring for pets can be difficult with balance issues. This website has a few cute ideas.

This infographic can be helpful to caregivers and clinicians alike as it focuses on the psychosocial needs of the client (which can often be overlooked). For health practitioners it is frustrating to see clients not being compliant with their medication or maintaining a healthy lifestyle but sometimes there is more to this than just plain stubbornness. This infographic discusses possible reasons as to why client's are not making the progress we hope for them and it emphasizes the importance of client-centered care. Asking clients WHY and working with them to adjust and adapt their care to reach the best fit for them as individuals is very important.

Outlining the role of OT in after cancer care

Standard Precautions represent the minimum infection prevention measures that apply to all patient care. These evidence-based practices are designed to both protect healthcare personnel and prevent the spread of infections among patients. Ambulatory care facilities need to develop specific strategies to control the spread of transmissible diseases specific to their setting. This includes early detection and management of potentially infectious patients.

At my last fieldwork placement I got to watch a couple of driving assessments. Driving brings a person much freedom. Taking away the privilege can be devastating to some. This article gives some good tips on to talk with a loved one about their ability or non-ability to drive. I think the tips would apply to those of us who find ourselves working in situations where we would have to talk with client's about this subject.

This is a tough issue. I used to worry about my grandmother so much. She started having little fender benders. It is good for us to be aware as COTA's how significant driving or not driving can be to our clients.

The conversation regarding when someone should no longer drive could be quite hard. I found this website that gives advise on how to have this conversation. It discusses how to plan for it, how to bring it up, how to handle objections and the environment in which it should take place. It also talks about how to help the individual with the transition (finding other means of transportation, etc).

This article is useful because it points out that contact plans are not just beneficial for safety! Virtual technology can be incorporated and effectively decrease loneliness, promote self- efficacy, and assist families in connecting no matter how close or far away they may live from their loved one.

This was some interesting information on adapting toys, and the enviornment.

Stairs inside home are safe End of stairs is clearly marked (top and bottom) Handrails on both sides of stairs Hallways and doorways wide and obstruction free Fire extinguisher available Smoke detectors present Adequate lighting Throw rugs absent Area rugs secure and safe Adequate heat Adequate cooling Space heaters safe

I love the idea of this device! I had never heard of anything like it before so when I found this article I was amazed. The Color Identifier would help individulas who are blind perform ADLS, such as dressing, independenlty. It can identify the color of clothing by determining how much light is being reflected. The individual wouldn't have to worry about if their clothes matched or not, which could save them time and embarrassment if they cared about their personal appearance. It also seemed to have very simple instructions, which is a plus.

This website offers resources for emotional and psychosocial issues, rehabilitation, sexual health, social issues, support programs, etc. for breast cancer survivors. Many of these areas fall under the occupational therapy domain.

This is well worth reading if your loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. My niece was diagnosed with Wilm,s Tumor at the age of 2. My family and I had so many questions....this would have been beneficial to all of us. My niece has been cancer free for 10 years now

This is a video about the importance of oral care in relation to our overall health.

Information for Patients and Health Care Professionals

This helps health care professionals feel more comfortable about discussions regarding sex.

UK based website with FAQ about arthritis and the role OT may play.

Edema - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and self-care of tissue swelling.

I thought this was a very informative article regarding hip replacement surgery. The article lists reasons for a hip replacement surgery. The article goes into a fair amount of information about the surgery itself. What to expect after surgery, complications that may arise and how to care for yourself after the surgery. The article has pictures, and because I am a visual learner, I liked the pictures.

Bed Rail Entrapment Statistics Today there are about 2.5 million hospital and nursing home beds in use in the United States. Between 1985 and January 1, 2009, 803 incidents of patients* caught, trapped, entangled, or strangled in beds with rails were reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.