Monthly Archives: July 2022
- July 27, 2022
We are delighted to read that the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) is holding their annual conference in the Radisson Blu hotel in Athlone on the 7th & 8th October.
The AOTI, like so many other organisations, had to cancel all in-person meetings and events and this year's conference is their first in-person conference since the beginning of the pandemic.
As the AOTI has noted, "This will be an occasion to reconnect, reflect and celebrate. Showcasing the work of occupational therapists in Ireland and beyond; adaptations in Occupational Therapy practice in the face of unprecedented events, and innovations in clinical practice and research by our profession."
We look forward to joining the board and members of the AOTI in celebrating this 'reconnection'.
The AOTI has issued a call for abstracts. Click here for details on submissions
- July 06, 2022
An in-home demonstration is the most effective way to address your client’s specific product-related concerns.
The visual support provided by an in-home demonstration is an important consideration. When recommending a specific product, your client will benefit greatly from seeing it in person. Scrolling through a website can only provide a superficial understanding, whereas the opportunity to see the product in-situ is far more supportive. The ability to see, feel and sometimes smell the product is generally more appealing than simply reading a report recommending a particular mobility aid. Clients who are more visual or hands-on learners often need to see the product in action to fully grasp its value and potential. This is especially true if specific design features are intended to address specific mobility challenges.
Client adoption can often be a challenge but an in-home demonstration is proven to stimulate interest. When a client engages with a recommended
- July 01, 2022
Hydration is critical to maintaining a healthy body and nothing hydrates you better than plain water. Even though it is not officially a nutrient, it is essential to our health and, despite media stories highlighting how important water is, most of us still don’t drink enough of it. How much water do you drink on a daily basis?
First, some medical facts by way of illustration:
Your kidneys may not work as effectively with age, leading to a fluid imbalance in your body.
Since your body has less water composition as you age, you become dehydrated much quicker than when you were younger.
On average, we should aim to drink about 2 litres of water a day to prevent dehydration. That’s the equivalent of about 8 glasses – not a lot when you break it down.
Dehydration causes fatigue and lethargy, so your energy levels suffer and you’re less likely to want to exercise. By making sure you get enough water every day, you may be surprised at how much more alert,