Basic Supervisory Care in the Attendant Care Assessment, Form 1: Things to Consider When Making Recommendations
In the court decision Joslin …
Simmons v. BelairDirect Insurance Company, 2023 CanLII 26935 (ON LAT)
Hello everyone! Hope you are all embracing the blooming beauty and rejuvenating spirit of the spring season! ???? In this …
What is the Test of Admissibility?
In this blog, we will discuss the recent court decision: Morris et al. v. Prince et al., 2022 ONSC 1291. In this voir dire, the judge ruled the defense expert life care …
The Importance of OT Input in the Diagnosis of Chronic Pain
In Mustafa v. Aviva General Insurance Company, 2022 CANLII 81523 (ONLAT), Mr. Mustafa was involved in an MVA on …
Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation (Cog-FCE)
GLA Rehab now offers an assessment called the Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation (Cog-FCE.) This is in addition …
Structured Work Activity Group Test (SWAG)
Written by Lian Yaffe, Occupational Therapist, OT Reg. (Ont.) As noted in our fall newsletter, several types of assessments are …
Using “Occupational Gifts” to Maintain Meaningful Routine during COVID-19
By Jamie Laframboise, MSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.) Daily routines, or the regular sequences …
Will Canada approve a Hand-Held Diagnostic Tool for Traumatic Brain Injury?
By Jamie Laframboise, MSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.) Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when …
World Alzheimer’s Month
September 2020 will mark the 9th World Alzheimer’s Month. Every September is used to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. Dementia is a term …
Acne Awareness
Its back-to-school season and with the added stress of this pandemic, be sure that a lot of our students, teens, and adults will be experiencing acne breakouts. Acne affects …