Therapeutic Resources Blog
Learning as a Group: The Perspective on Inmate Education Through Occupational Therapy
August 25, 2015
In the Hancock County Justice Center (HCJC) there has been a collaboration to connect inmates with educational opportunities in order to build daily living skills through occupational therapy (OT) programming. “In its simplest terms, occupational therapists help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the use of everyday activities (occupations)." Read More »
Five Facts and Myths About Occupational Therapy
August 24, 2015
There are a lot of studies out there that show the benefits of occupational therapists and occupational therapy, especially for young children who have certain medical problems. A lot of people though are unclear of what occupational therapy is or how it works, which means that a lot of people are often misinformed and not getting all of the details. If you have thought about occupational therapy for you or your child, here are some important facts you need to know so that you can make an informed decision on whether this is a good option for you or your loved one. Read More »
Type 2 diabetes diminishes mental performance, but how?
August 21, 2015
Losing keys and forgetting names are real enough worries for anyone growing older. But for those with Type 2 diabetes, the prospect of cognitive decline is very real. Those who develop the metabolic disorder have a roughly 75% higher risk of developing some form of dementia than do those without the metabolic disorder. Read More »
The Right Dose of Exercise for the Aging Brain
August 20, 2015
A small amount of exercise may improve our ability to think as we age, but more may not be better, according to a new study of exercise and cognition. Read More »