Janet Denney, SLP at Owyhee Health and Rehabilitation in Homedale Idaho, is not only improving the cognitive skills of her patients, but is also involving them in a community project that supports a local animal shelter. As part of their cognitive rehabilitation, she integrates following instructions, sequencing and problem solving to make Cut and Tie blankets. These blankets are then donated to Pet Haven Cat Adoption Center.
Celebrating our Patient’s Success This is our skilled rehab patient, Mr. Hammond. He has been at our facility for two weeks for a broken hip. He made good progress and reached his goals just in time for his 88th birthday.…
Check out some of the latest snapshots and video from the field, featuring the Therapy Team at Park Manor Rehab Center in Walla Walla, Washington. Thank you for sharing your accomplishments, Sonya Taylor, OTR/L, Director of Rehab! Park Manor raised…
It’s not uncommon for residents to resist showering, and as therapists, we work to ease their anxieties while supporting our staff. At Northbrook Healthcare Center, we’ve implemented strategies that have proved successful in encouraging residents to participate in bathing routines…
Surviving a Transition Through Use of the Energy Bus By Jennifer Ybarra, OT, DOR, McAllen Transitional Center, McAllen, Texas Last year brought on many changes for me and my team at McAllen Transitional Care Center. We were a part of…
Neurological research clearly shows that the Music & Memory program provides many therapeutic benefits for individuals with cognitive impairment or physical health decline, including: Boosts cognitive function by reaching into the deep recesses of memory Reduces the need for anti-psychotic…