Bathroom Safety for Seniors
In today's video, the occupational therapists at Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy discuss the most dangerous room in the home: the bathroom. For those with limited mobility, or seniors, it is…
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Articles by Julie Entwistle
Creating Barrier Free Design
This video from the team at Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy delves into the topic of creating barrier free design. What is barrier free design? It involves designing spaces, both public…
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Community Safety for Alzheimers Disease and Cognitive Impairment
In recognition of the upcoming World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21st, I wanted to touch on the important topic of helping people with Alzheimer’s Disease (or cognitive impairment) to be…
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Fall Prevention for Seniors
Did you know that falls are the number one cause of both brain and spinal cord injury in older adults and seniors? In this video from Occupational Therapists at Entwistle…
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4 Tips on Kitchen Safety - Hidden Hazards For Seniors
I think I spend about three hours a day in my kitchen. Just when I get a meal or snack prepared, served and cleaned-up, it seems to be time to…
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Improving Sleep
A good nights' sleep is essential for our health and well-being at any age, however, many mature and older adults and seniors and struggle with sleep difficulties. This Occupational Therapy…
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My Grandmother VS Parkinson's Disease
I can’t remember how old I was when I was told that my grandmother had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. I was very close to my grandmother and, selfishly, was…
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