Exercise and Chronic Conditions

According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), almost anyone, at any age, can do some type of physical activity. You can still exercise even if you have a health condition like heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain, high blood pressure, or diabetes. In fact, physical activity may help. For most older adults, physical activities like… Continue reading Exercise and Chronic Conditions

How to Get the Best Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) help people of all ages and abilities take part in what they need and want to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (or “occupations”). They consider each person’s physical and mental health and abilities (and barriers), along with their environment, to create an individual treatment… Continue reading How to Get the Best Occupational Therapy

Yes, You Can Learn to Love Exercising

The scientific evidence is indisputable. We all need to exercise if we want to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. So why don’t we? Studies show that somewhere between 28 percent and 50 percent of all Baby Boomers don’t exercise at all, despite mountains of data documenting why we should. That disconnect isn’t hard to… Continue reading Yes, You Can Learn to Love Exercising