Therapeutic Resources Blog
Bright Light Therapy Proving Effective Treatment for Dementia
October 13, 2015
Roanoke, Va. - Dementia is most often associated with memory loss, but seniors who suffer from the condition may also experience depression and agitation, and those symptoms are typically treated with medication. According to the results of a new Radford University and CCR (Commonwealth Care of Roanoke) study, however, bright light therapy may also reduce depression and agitation in dementia sufferers. Read More »
Happy Columbus Day!!!
October 12, 2015
All of us at Therapeutic Resources wish you a safe and happy Columbus Day! Read More »
Kids Who Are Time-Crunched At School Lunch Toss More And Eat Less
October 9, 2015
Most of the kids in the U.S. don't get much time to eat lunch. And by the time those kids wait in line and settle down to eat, many of them feel rushed. And a recent study suggests that this time crunch may be undermining good nutrition at school. Read More »
Theatre program benefits children with autism: study
October 8, 2015
Children with autism who participated in a 10-week, 40-hour, theatre-based program showed significant differences in social ability compared to a group of children with autism who did not participate, according to a Vanderbilt study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Read More »