[ad_1] There are many reasons why a patient may require occupational therapy rehabilitation services. Birth defects, motor vehicle accidents, heart diseases, mental health problems, mental disabilities, sports injuries, falls, and spinal cord injuries are some of the conditions. Description Occupational Therapy Assistants are also known as OTAs. They provide treatment to children and adults of […]

[ad_1] Hospice Tails: The Animal Companions who Journey with Hospice Patients and their Families by Debra L. Stang is a short easy-to-read book of 14 stories about hospice patients and their beloved furry and even scaly animals. Hospice Tails is about the significant role animals play in people’s lives until the very end. We learn

[ad_1] “Should I use this or should I use that?” “What can I put on my hair?” “Is it okay to wash my hair often?” We ask ourselves so many questions when caring for our locks. However, maintaining healthy locked hair can be simple (in fact, foolproof) when you know what to do and what

[ad_1] Are you looking for a job in the medical industry? Although you have many different job search options, you should closely examine Craigslist.org. This classified website and service has increased in popularity. For that reason, more employers use it to find job seekers, like yourself. Although a wide range of medical jobs are listed,

[ad_1] Patients and healthcare providers across the globe have come to the realization that depending solely on hospital systems will no longer be a viable option. Industry experts are of the opinion that ongoing advances in home healthcare devices and services will help alleviate the current pressure on the global healthcare system. Technology has proven

[ad_1] There are approximately 200,000 licensed Nurse Practitioners (“NP”) in the United States, making it likely that you will run into one at some point. Contrary to popular belief, for the average person’s normal needs, NPs may be just as helpful as regular doctors, and are often easier to schedule an appointment with. Are Nurse

[ad_1] Approximately 70% of older adults will need some type of long-term care at some point. This type of care could include a nursing home or various degrees of in-home care, whether that includes skilled nursing care, help with activities of daily living, or some combination of services. The problem is that these services are

[ad_1] Are you a caregiver or a personal attendant who works in a private household or home? As a household worker either as a caregiver or personal attendant, are you entitled to minimum wage? Over-time pay? Other benefits? If hired directly by an individual or family, your benefits are different from one who is hired

[ad_1] When you move your parents from their home to a new place, such as an assisted living facility, it is a task that can be particularly labor intensive and emotionally challenging at the same time. Therefore, it is something that must be done as gently as possible. Moving can be extremely stressful for anyone

[ad_1] Hospice fraud in South Carolina and the United States is an increasing problem as the number of hospice patients has exploded over the past few years. From 2004 to 2008, the number of patients receiving hospice care in the United States grew almost 40% to nearly 1.5 million, and of the 2.5 million people