Therapeutic Resources Blog
4 Ways iPads Are Changing the Lives of People With Disabilities
September 19, 2013
Noah has moderate Cerebral Palsy affecting his communication, cognition and upper and lower body movement. When he turned two, his language, cognitive ability and fine motor skills were diagnosed by a developmental specialist as being at least 12 months behind. Then Noah got an iPad. Read More »
Pennsylvania Vet Has Physical Therapy For Canine Patients
September 18, 2013
Toby can blame degenerative myelopathy for the wheelchair cart he uses and the failing coordination of his limbs. But the symptoms seemed to melt away Monday during a therapy session on an underwater treadmill. Physical Therapy clinics for pets are becoming more commonplace. Read More »
For Some With Alzheimer’s, Occupational Therapy Can Bring Welcome Relief
September 17, 2013
Putting mirrors in unexpected places and keeping old photo albums handy might just make life a bit easier for people with Alzheimer's and those who live with and care for them. They're among suggestions offered by occupational therapists as ways to modify daily life as the degenerative brain disease takes its course. Read More »
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September 16, 2013
We've rounded up the 10 best recent inventions for people with disabilities. There are pragmatic inventions, such as cars designed specifically for wheelchair users; gadgets that near science fiction, such as bionic arms; and even common devices that prove helpful, such as robotic vacuum cleaners. Read More »