Tag: caregiver
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Why Caregiver Burden Belongs in Your Home Modification Assessment
Learn why caregiver burden belongs in every home modification assessment, with outcomes data and 3 free validated screening tools for OTs.
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New ALS Homecare Standards: Why OT-Led Home Modifications Are Now Essential
Most people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) want to remain at home for as long as possible, even as weakness, fatigue, and respiratory changes make daily activities increasingly difficult. The new ALS Home Health and Durable Medical Equipment Medical Standard Guidance from the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) is a major…
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Supporting caregivers: Alternative strategies to fuel healthy aging.
Occupational therapy (OT) support for caregivers is a cornerstone of healthy aging—empowering families to maintain safe, supportive, and engaging environments that foster independence and wellbeing for older adults. Research reveals that caregiver strain affects not only the caregiver’s health but also the quality of life and outcomes of those receiving care, making professional OT insights especially…