Background
This post contains a list of topics to cover when providing wheelchair education to family and caregivers. This checklist is intended to be comprehensive and not every item applies to the client's specific situation.
Warning
As always, follow manufacturer's guidelines and...
Intended Audience General Public
Older Adults
Family members
OT Practitioners
OT Students Background
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Introduction
This Youtube video shows how you can don (put on) a bra one-handed without any help or additional assistive device. This is a useful method for those with a shoulder injury or after a stroke and has limited use of...
Before the Stitches & Staples Come Out Educate on positioning in bed and sitting. No pillows under knees.
Promote stretching in prone position if tolerable (no low back pain).
Provide sitting support for wheelchair - residual limb supports.
Educate...
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General Guidelines
Communication Treat Blind people as individuals.
Identify yourself when entering a room.
Speak directly to the individual.
Give specific directions (instead of vague directions).
Touch the arm or use their name when addressing them to let them know...
Latest Updates
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Background
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What is the difference between a headache and a migraine? Headaches Mild, dull pressure
Sensations mainly felt throughout the forehead or scalp Migraines Intense pulsing, throbbing
Sensations mainly felt on one side of head
Additional symptoms of nausea, dizziness, seeing flashing...