RSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Great website for tips on exercising and physical activity as you age

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

resource of all kinds of adaptive equipment/catalog

She is an Occupational Therapy student who is paraplegic. She shares her adaptive devices

Very informative and detailed

This is an example of the standers we talked about in class last week.

wonderful vidoe of a man who learned to live again through his strong will, help of his OT and family. Now he helps others...

This blood pressure chart can help you figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level or if you'll need to take some steps to improve your numbers,,, to view vidoe clip on media tab and then click on "what is blood pressure?

Adaptive Equipment For Dementia Patients. Adaptive equipment designed to help individuals with decreased mobility, balance, motor control or vision loss often helps the dementia patient. Other types of adaptive equipment are specially designed for patients with memory loss. Equipment may function as warning devices, such as alarms that sound when the door is opened, or promote safety, such...

Hoyer Lifts - Patient Lifts Handicap Lift. Apex Patient Floor Lifts Patient Lift & Patient Lifts. Hoyer Lifts, Hoyer Patient Lift Sling Lift Transfer Lift

Back and neck pains from improper body mechanics and improper posture can be decreased and prevented from proper sitting and standing posture,sleeping bed mobility, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying. Ergonomics to adapt the work place to the person to decrease risk of getting repetitive trauma disorder and prevent back pain and neck pain.

Simply the highest quality, most functional patient handling equipment in the industry.

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From tongue-activated adaptive switches and powered wheelchairs to big button telephones and door knob extenders, products and devices for assistive living for the elderly help maintain independence while making daily activities less difficult. Assistive Devices and Products As our bodies age many people find that everyday tasks and activities become difficult and sometimes even impossible.

Established in 1919 in Germany, Otto Bock HealthCare opened its doors in the U.S. in 1958 and in Canada in 1978. Currently in its third generation as a privately held company, Otto Bock offers products and services to help people increase and retain their physical independence.

Home Mobility - Practical application of bed mobility, dressing techniques on the bed and in the wheelchair, bathroom accessibility and modification.

Occupational therapy can help people with multiple sclerosis stay active in daily life.