Written by Lian Yaffe, Occupational Therapist, OT Reg. (Ont.) As noted in our fall newsletter, several types of assessments are used to complete the Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation. Specific cognitive measures are used to assess for how cognitive difficulties...
By Jamie Laframboise, MSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.) Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when brain function is disrupted by injury to the head, and they are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide (CDC, 2020). TBIs vary in severity from mild (commonly diagnosed...
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 used to describe different brain disorders that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and...
I connected an emotionally regressive client with their Psychiatrist and Psychologist and facilitated strategies for low mood and anxiety. By Lori MacFadyen, Occupational Therapist On March 25, 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions of limited in-person sessions, I...
Hello Everyone, Are you having a tough time with feeling productive at home? This topic may help keep things purposeful and productive. I helped a client stay on track with his return-to-work goals, by shifting his products selling business to online sales By...
