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Occupational Therapy Insights

Jan 31, 2021

Exercises for strengthening the muscles of the fingers, hand and forearm.  TheraPutty can be formed into the various illustrated shapes, providing a balanced exercise program. Strengthening opposing muscles maintains a delicate muscular balance which improves one’s dexterity and coordination


Jan 30, 2021

The Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) is a method of screening for Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia. It was designed as an alternative screening test to the widely used Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

The idea was that the MMSE is not as effective at identifying people with...


Jan 29, 2021

We All Have Mental Health is an animation designed to give young people aged 11-14 a common language and understanding of what we mean by mental health and how we can look after it.


Jan 28, 2021

Several risk factors have been associated with increased risk of re-assault of women in abusive same-sex relationships. We cannot predict what will happen in your case, but we would like you to be aware of the danger of repeat abuse and for you to see how many of the risk factors apply to your situation.


Jan 27, 2021

Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects the muscles and a number of different organs in the body. Let’s learn more!!