CarFit: Promoting Safe Driving for Older Adults

December 4, 2016

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CarFit: Promoting Safe Driving for Older Adults

There are now almost 6 million seniors over age 65. With this growing population, how can we ensure older adults are safe, secure, and maintain independence, especially on the road? …

November 4, 2016

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Safely Navigating Levels at Home for Mobility Impaired

How do you safely manage moving from different levels in your home, if you have a mobility impairment? This video from the team at Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy discusses ways…

March 30, 2016

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Washroom Usage for Injured and Older Adults

This video from the team at Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy discusses ways to make your washroom more accessible for people that are disabled or injured, older adults, and seniors. If…

March 16, 2016

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Making Life Simpler and Safer in the Kitchen

This video from the team at Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy shares stove safety tips, adaptive kitchen utensils to try, and how to conserve your energy when cooking. Some safety reminders…

March 2, 2016

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Fall Prevention for Seniors

This video from the team at Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy discusses the importance of preventing falls. Did you know that in Canada falls are the leading cause of injury among…

February 17, 2016

Financing Home Modifications for Seniors

Julie Entwistle from Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy shares her professional insights on Financing Home Modifications. The foundation of the profession of Occupational Therapy is creating Person-Environment-Occupation fit. We call this…

February 3, 2016

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Accessibility Home Renovations for Under $100

Are you on a tight budget, but need make some modifications at home? The team at Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy reminds us that you may not need a big budget…

January 20, 2016

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Occupational Therapy Works for Seniors

Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy's OT Month series, “OT Works Here,” highlights some of the key areas in which OT works to change lives by providing solutions for living. Today we…

January 6, 2016

Aging in Place

The team at Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy and Claire Hurd bring us some important things to consider about your home as you age. If you are an “empty nester” you…

October 28, 2015

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Community Access for Mobility

This video from the folks at Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy covers the important things to consider about accessibility and the solutions available, when an older or mature adult or senior…