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Mayo Clinic answers just about everything you ever wanted about osteoarthritis

This site by the Mayo Clinic offers an easy guide for treatments choices and available medications along with the possible side effects.

According to the Mayo Clinic, there are 4 tools we can use to either cope with stress or reduce the stress. The 4 tools include Avoid, Alter, Accept, and Adapt. Each tool is explained and ways to use each tool are included. Stress can be good and bad. Knowing yourself and your environment and what causes your stress will help you deal with it. The tools are easy to follow and are a good reminder that in many situations we are in control.

These tools can be applied to all aspects of life and are easy to implement or have a client implement.

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This site provides a virtual library that addresses questions about rheumatoid arthritis. Just click on the different sections and get info on things like preparing for your appointment and questions to ask.

Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. By Mayo Clinic Staff Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it's important. This web site lists 6 simple was to help aging individuals avoid falls. It goes along with what we have learned in class.

I shared this as I feel the Mayo Clinic is a strong source for medical information. I have heard a lot of discussion regarding special diets for those with arthritis and it is interesting to know that there is no absolute proof regarding this.

A really good site alot about different types burns also first aid treatment do's and don't's, some pics of 2 nd, 3 rd and radiation burns, everything from meds to coping strateges. Prevention By: Mayo Clinic staff To reduce your risk of common household burns: This would be a good check list that maybe we as OT might want to use for a future reference.

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So many people are diagnosed with diabetes today. I thought this would maybe help anyone who did want to learn more information on this topic.

This webpage gives a few relaxation techniques and reasons why the are effective for cardiopulmonary problems.

Different walkers and uses for, etc. This would be really helpful for a client who had to chose a walker. There are many things to think about and this article gives one a good place to start, and information on choosing.

Decided to share this because, as they say, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

Assertiveness can help you control stress and anger and improve coping skills. Recognize and learn assertive behavior and communication. By Mayo Clinic staff Being assertive is a core communication skill. Being assertive means that you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view, while also respecting the rights and beliefs of others.