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How parents can assist their kids become more organized

How parents can assist their kids become more organized

There is so much that parents can do to help their kids learn some of the basic organizational skills. It is not uncommon to have your child showing signs of weak organizational skills, or even lacking awareness of things like time, especially for those who have ADHD. If this is the case, you need not…
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How occupational therapy can help students struggling with post-secondary education

Occupational Therapy for Students Struggling with Post-Secondary Education

Every other year, the number of students who have disabilities is increasing in post-secondary school education. These kids are not supposed to be denied the chance to attend school. However, the fact that there are not so many good systems in place to make their academic life better and more comfortable as it is for…
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How an occupational therapist can assist you with your ICBC claim

How an occupational therapist can assist you with your ICBC claim

Generally, an occupational therapist is an important part of your personal injury claims. An appointment will have to be arranged by your lawyers. However, most people are not aware of what these experts do, and why they are important to your claims. Some are not even aware of what an occupational therapist is, or what…
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Helping kids develop fine motor skills

Helping kids develop fine motor skills

Naturally, when it comes to consistent use of motor skills, occupational therapists note that the young ones do not really need any encouragement. Unless they are under the weather, kids are a bunch of activity and excitement. However, it is still important to help them with the finer motor skills, particularly since these skills often…
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Enhancing wellness, performance and better health at the workplace

Enhancing wellness, performance and better health at the workplace

You know you are working in a smart organization when there are mechanisms in place to help you perform better over time. People are the engines that actually keep the company innovating, improving, adapting to market conditions, and growing from strength to strength. It is therefore not a surprise that to support employee performance, occupational…
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importance of ergonomic assessmets

Importance of Ergonomic Assessments

Ergonomics means setting up an environment according to human needs so that their productivity and performance can be enhanced. The use of ergonomic principles provides many benefits to its users and the employers of various organizations. Ergonomics has become an important factor for organizations and their employees to reduce the rate of injury and work…
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wheelchair assessment roles

Wheelchair Assessment Roles

Wheelchairs are common enough that most people dont give them much thought. But really, individuals who require a wheelchair for mobility have made a life-altering decision, as a medical diagnosis or physical impairment have often required them to choose a chair. And what may surprise many people is that the actual purchase of a wheelchair…
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nursing home

Occupational Therapists in Nursing Homes – Part II

In addition to all the important roles Occupational Therapists provide in long term care facilities like nursing homes, retirement centers or senior homes that were discussed in blog post part one, an Occupational Therapist also is a crucial educational tool for long term care facilities. This post will explore how this is done effectively to…
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nursing home

Occupational Therapists in Nursing Homes – Part I

An occupational therapist is an important part of a long term care facility, whether it’s a nursing home, senior center or retirement home. Some of the services Occupational Therapists offer may surprise you. Because of that, this post (part one of two) will begin to guide you through the range of clinical work an occupational…
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