Tools for Living Well
Tools for Living Well is a joint project of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the University of Ottawa, sponsored by Health Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada.
About the Project
Assistive devices can enable seniors and veterans to remain safe and active:
- A cane can allow people to continue to walk and maintain their leisure and fitness so there’s no need for diet pills.
- Bath safety devices, including grab bars, non-slip bath mats, and bath seats can enhance safety and allow seniors continued independence when bathing or showering.
- Hip protectors can help prevent hip fractures if falls do occur.
They have several pamphlets featuring the following:
- Hip Protectors
- Avoid falls while travelling
- Bath Seats
- Grab Bars
- Bath Mats
- Canes
- Have a safe home
- Funding for home modifications for seniors and veterans
- Protect yourself from falls
- Reduce your risk of falls
- Seniors are good for business
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“Party without pain”, say physiotherapists - a guide for festival-lovers
Party and festival lovers will often find themselves suffering from preventable injuries such as sprains, strains, and other soft tissue injuries, which were shown to have high incidence in events such as Glastonbury, the Isle of Wight Festival, Download, Latitude and Womad. To address this, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has produced a festival survival guide. Read up on this guide and save yourself on medical costs and not put a dent on your checking account.
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AARP, AOTA, Home Builders Join Forces on Aging-in-Place
Before you purchase that glass sink, make sure to check out the AARP Home Fit Guide first which provides information and tips to keep one’s home in top form for comfort, safety, and livability. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has featured this in their website.
Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans age 50 and older say they want to stay in their homes and community for as long as possible, according to The AARP Home Fit Guide, a new 25-page booklet for consumers on home safety and livability.
AARP, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are continuing a collaboration that provides solutions to address this growing societal need.
Many of the solutions are described in the Home Fit Guide, which covers everything from home safety tips to hiring a contractor. Occupational therapy is also prominently featured for its role in assessing the fit between the individual and his or her home environment. AOTA staff was invited to review and comment on the draft guide prior to its completion.
Click here to download The AARP Home Fit Guide.
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