by Fran Monroe | Mar 13, 2019 | Independence
Seniors and Driving IV: 6 Issues Affecting Safe Driving Occupational Therapists have long been staunch proponents of helping people maintain or regain independence in their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Driving and mobility are vital concerns of occupational...
by Doug Wood | Apr 12, 2018 | Health & Exercise, Independence
Body & Mind – III I have now for several weeks been discussing the topic of independence. After introducing the concept and how it applies to seniors I then embarked on writing about physical independence, introducing ways older adults can not only remain active...
by Doug Wood | Apr 4, 2018 | Health & Exercise
Body & Mind – II Last week I started a series on how seniors can stay active mentally and maybe even slow down the inevitable progression of memory loss or dementia. I cannot overstate the importance of mobility, both physical and mental. All the research I...
by Doug Wood | Mar 29, 2018 | Health & Exercise, Independence
Body & Mind – I My last few articles have focused on independence and mobility, specifically ways to be physically independent. Today I am initiating a series on ways to remain “mentally independent”. Memory loss is a taboo subject, but with the graying of...
by Doug Wood | Mar 15, 2018 | Independence
Two weeks ago, I wrote about independence and last week talked about the connection between mobility, independence, and health. Today, I’m continuing along those same lines discussing moderate exercise, specifically “life sports” in which most seniors can participate....
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