Activities of daily living

enough attention as it might lead to many different problems. Social isolation can affect health and it has been noted that persons who have diversified social networks have better scores on measures of function (e.g. activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living) and perceived health status (Litwin, 1998). Fratiglioni (2000) noted that individuals who live alone and do not have a close social network have an increased risk of developing dementia. Therefore, close social…

Summary: The patient is a 62-year-old individual who sustained an injury on 05/01/11. The mechanism of injury was not documented in the reports reviewed. The patient was diagnosed with intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy in the lumbosacral region, intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy in the lumbar region, and pain disorder with related psychological factors. Prior treatments included physical therapy, home exercise program, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture with…

generalized, suggesting the whole person is encompassed by the sensation, and thus the ability to perform activities is subsequently compromised (Falk, Granger, Swedberg & Ekman, 2007). While fatigue is subjective in a study performed by Falk, et al., participants were asked to weigh the importance of relief of fatigue compared with a longer life, significantly more patients chose relief of fatigue. Living in a state of fear is also a common theme found in the BioMedical study. Patients reported…

The University of Michigan conducted a census to see how many people in the United States were living below the standard means of living, or poverty (National Poverty Center, 2010). This number was astonishing, it was determined that over 15.1 percent of the American population was believed to be living in poverty in 2010 (National Poverty Center, 2010). The Sutherland Differential Association Theory says that criminals are basically created over…

Exploring emerging areas in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession that focuses on helping individuals of all ages participate in meaningful activities or occupations they need or want to engage in. These activities may include self-care tasks, work-related duties, leisure pursuits, and social interactions. To gain a deeper understanding of the profession, it is crucial to explore the historical development of occupational therapy. Historically, OT originated in…

aside healthy behaviors and activities. While an active lifestyle does seem to be prevalent, most people do not actually meet the recommended standard for daily healthy activities. A great deal could be done early in the educational system to ingrain the knowledge required for a person to live healthier and build enthusiasm for being active and maintaining healthy diets. As it stands, very few educational institutions in America support the necessary amount of physical activity and proper…

First week of my fieldwork experience took place at Magik adult daycare. Adult day care centers, are facilities where frail seniors and disabled adults can go during the day from Monday to Friday if they cannot, or do not wish to be home alone. This type of services is regulated as discretion of each state, although the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) offers some overall guidelines in its Standards and Guidelines for Adult Day Care ( Robinson, n.d.). The centers are one way for…

determining whether there symptoms are worsening, fluctuating or staying the same. Taking a thorough history can also help determine the patients mental status with observation and appropriate follow up questions. Furthermore, their level of activity daily living can be analyzed from…

Occupational therapists are often called OTs. They select and direct therapeutic activities designed to develop or restore maximum function to individuals with disabilities. The injured, ill, or disabled patients are appointed by occupational therapists through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Occupational therapists work with a variety of patients in a variety of settings. Their duties include evaluating a patient’s condition and needs, developing a treatment plan for patients,…

inability related to her complaints. Able to perform activities of daily living without restriction. Patient expressed that she is not concerned about the left hip pain,…