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17/05/2023

Minor changes to the home can assist with everyday living. This latest tip is perfect for those living with limited hand mobility. Read more about the benefits of lever handles and taps.

https://agedcareandmedical.com.au/.../lever-taps-and-door...

27/09/2022

The fourth and final part of the dementia care series. How does OT intertwine with dementia care?
Interventions for those with dementia include:

• Health promotion - focusing on maintained strengths of clients and promoting wellness of care providers.

• Remediation. Although the remediation of cognitive skills is not expected, routine exercises can be used to improve the performance of ADLs and functional mobility.

• Maintenance- Provide supports for the habits and routines that are working well for the person with dementia, and that can be maintained to prolong independence.

• Modification - It ensures a safe and supportive environment through adaptation and compensation, including verbal cueing, personal assistance, and/ or social supports.

Schaber, P., & Lieberman, D. (2010). Occupational therapy practice guidelines for adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.

22/09/2022

The seven stages of dementia!
Dementia is progressive, meaning decline worsens over time.
The 7 stages of dementia begin with normal ageing, and progress through severe cognitive decline. At stage 5, most people can’t survive without assistance. Dementia is most commonly diagnosed at stage 3.

19/09/2022

Part 3 of our dementia care series covers the population most at risk. There are many contributing factors to dementia but here are some of the main ones.

15/09/2022

Part 1: What is dementia?
Dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive function. People with dementia may have problems with memory, language, thinking, problem solving, and other functions that affect daily living.

Dementia isn’t a normal part of ageing — it’s a group of disorders caused by abnormal brain changes. These changes lead to cognitive decline, which can be severe enough to impede independent life, affect behaviours, and alter feelings or relationships.

12/09/2022

Currently more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year according to the WHO. It is also currently the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people globally.

The upcoming series of posts will cover everything you need to know about dementia care.

08/09/2022

A challenging behaviour is any unpleasant behaviour that is socially, culturally, or environmentally not appropriate. This can include hitting, screaming, biting, pinching, thrusting, spitting, slapping, kicking, swearing, and absconding. The big question is "how do you manage these behaviours in children?"

06/09/2022

Fieldwork experience is one of the most valuable tools for learning and building your knowledge as an OT student. Here are simple tips to help you thrive during your next placement!

01/09/2022

By setting goals with the client, OTs can narrow their focus and provide highly targeted interventions. Client satisfaction with services is improved because they are seeing results in the areas that matter most to them.

Questions to ask when writing SMART goals:
Specific: who, what, when, where and why? What will the patient or caregiver do? Avoid vague descriptions.

Measurable: How will I measure progress? How will I know it is achieved? Use validated and objective measures.

Actionable/Attainable: Is the goal reasonable and achievable? Can this really happen?

Relevant: Why is achieving this goal important? Is the goal meaningful? Establish goals in partnership with your patient/caregiver.

Time Bound: When will the goal be achieved? What is the timeframe for achieving the goal? Set a deadline and avoid “by discharge”.

29/08/2022

OT Australia offers opportunities for OTs to develop their skills, knowledge and learning through evidence-based continuing professional development webinars, workshops and online resources.
Visit -> https://otaus.com.au/cpd for courses available!

25/08/2022

Online resources are in abundance, so here are some of our top picks!

23/08/2022

From birth through to early childhood, children use their senses to explore and try to make sense of the world around them. They do this using the five senses.
Providing opportunities for children to actively use their senses as they explore their world through ‘sensory play’ is crucial to brain development – it helps to build nerve connections in the brain’s pathways.

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