Recommendations for Adaptive Equipment Advanced for Adult- an adaptive device is
Recommendations for Adaptive Equipment Advanced for Adult- an adaptive device is any piece of equipment that can be used to help make daily activities easier to perform. This may include recommendations from bath benches to AAC devices.
Compensatory Skills Training- Techniques that focuses on learning a wide range of coping strategies, also known as “workarounds,” for dealing with various cognitive challenges such as: short-term memory problems
Ergonomics- Designing and arranging various items that people use so
Ergonomics- Designing and arranging various items that people use so that the individual and items interact most efficiently and safely in multiple settings and environments.
Focus on Prevention or Reduction of Impairments for Adults- Actions that halt the progress and/or progression of a disability at its beginning stage and prevents complications.
Posture Awareness and Posturing Exercises – Posture-related back pain is often caused by the strength-to-flexibility ratio between the opposing muscle groups all over your body that hold you upright. Achieving good posture requires technique.
Cognitive Building – Cognition is the act of knowing or thinking. It includes the ability to choose, understand, remember and use information. Cognitive building includes attention and concentration, processing and understanding information, memory, communication, planning, organization, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, judgment, being patient and impulse control
Reward Systems / Keeping it Positive! – Utilized to incentivize adults to comply and follow through with presented tasks. Helps reinforce positive behaviors and expectations. Four common functions of behavior are social attention, tangibles/activities, escape/avoidance and sensory stimulation.
Intervention plan to enhance work performance- A customized plan that will be designed by our team of therapists to enhance and optimize your work environment
Assist individuals in retaining or resuming their role in the work environment – The long-lasting effects of a post trauma injury can be complex and impact all aspects of the individual’s life. It is important to remember that the capabilities and limitations following a such an injury will vary greatly
Safe Physical Activities Ideas- Helping individuals with Alzheimer’s/Dementia to attend everyday tasks and activities can boost mood and improve quality of life. Activities can also reduce common dementia behaviors, like agitation, repeated questions, and anger. This keeps them engaged and occupied as well as giving them a way to use
Safely performing work tasks- Adjusting aspects of the environment to aid an individual with mobility, bending and performing expected daily functions in the work environment in a safe manner.
Improve Flexibility and Endurance through exercise strategies- Most people living with chronic pain can exercise safely and it can assist with pain management. In fact, being inactive can sometimes lead to a cycle of more pain and loss of function. Endurance, strength, balance and flexibility all have benefits for individuals
Increase Endurance- Increasing endurance through exercise is beneficial for individuals who have suffered a TBI. Exercise has been shown to help improve; emotional regulation/mood, memory, attention, strength, endurance, balance/coordination and flexibility.
Improving Strength for Adults – Muscle strengthening exercises and resistance training can help you control chronic pain by strengthening the muscles around the joints, which takes some of the stress off the joint when in use.
Stretching Forms and Positioning- Many individuals with chronic pain find stretching reduces pain and allows them to be able to do their daily activities, including work. A consistent stretching program can do wonders to increase range of motion and relieve stiffness, thus improving how you feel and look.
Preparing for Vocational Skills- The long-lasting effects of brain injury can be complex and impact all aspects of the individual’s life. It is important to remember that the capabilities and limitations following a brain injury will vary greatly from person to person. Some individuals can return to their former careers,
An Individualized Exercise Program Advanced- Exercise can help those with chronic pain regain strength. Exercise also can release endorphins, which can block pain signals from reaching the brain.
