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Aphasia awareness: Promoting an abilities-based approach to stroke rehabilitation

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

Occupational therapy can employ abilities-based pacing during verbal communication to improve independence in self-care ADLs. For example, a physical therapist would want to collaborate with speech pathology in instances where reduced receptive language is impacting an individual’s ability to understand steps for a safe transfer.

ADLS 98
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Reason for referral: Documentation tips for therapists

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

Today, I would like for us all to consider not merely the importance of documenting daily skilled care but also the reason for referral and the need for initiating services in the first place. If you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen. How many times have we all heard those words? No specific medical event reported by nursing.”

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Keeping Alzheimer’s Patients at Home With Memory Care

Comfort Home Care

Personal care : Help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, and help with eating.

ADLS 52