Every April, we celebrate National Occupational Therapy Month to honor the differences these vital clinicians make in the lives of individuals and their caregivers. For those who practice it, occupational therapy (OT) is more than a profession; it’s a passion, and it’s about people. What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession… Continue reading What is Occupational Therapy (OT)?

PART 3: Evenings My mid-day routine sets me up for a relaxing, wind down evening with my family. I am fortunate to work from home and be around my daughter and wife for a majority of the day. However, it is not the quality time I aim for, so that is why the last part… Continue reading Living With SCI: Evening Routine

I read an article recently on the Swedish concept of kärt besvär. Kart means “dear or cherished” and besvar means “pain,” so loosely translated it describes cherishing the painful moments in life. The article listed several examples including the specific pain of paying a bill while also being grateful that you have the money to… Continue reading You Don’t Have to Cherish Every Moment

Prior Authorization: a System That Harms and Frustrates Patients When Paula Chestnut needed hip replacement surgery last year, a pre-operative X-ray found irregularities in her chest. As a smoker for 40 years, Chestnut was at high risk for lung cancer. A specialist in Los Angeles recommended the 67-year-old undergo an MRI, a high-resolution image that… Continue reading Feds Move to Rein In Prior Authorization

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Celsa H. from Illinois. I have been a caregiver for almost fifteen years and it has definitely changed my perspective of life. Previous to being a caregiver, I had no knowledge of the difficulties so many people go through in their daily lives. I thought the buildings in downtown Chicago… Continue reading Caregiver Contest Grand Prize Winner: Celsa H.

The Latest Off-Road Cycling Equipment For many years I longed to return to the winding trails and swooping dirt roads amongst the hills. I would sulk dirt-side in my wheelchair as I watched friends pedal off on their mountain bikes for an afternoon ride. I dreamt of the day that I too could join them… Continue reading Where to Find Adaptive Mountain Bikes

Get to Know this Year’s Annual Caregiver Story Contest Judges We are thrilled to present our panel of independent judges for Shield HealthCare’s 20th Annual Caregiver Story Contest. This year’s panel hailed from California, Texas, and Ohio. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to our judges for participating, and for taking time… Continue reading Introducing the 20th Annual Caregiver Story Contest Judging Panel

A Routine Is More Important Than You Think So, you have finished your workout… breathe heavily… grab some water… and get on with your day. Right? Wrong! A post workout recovery routine is just as important as the workout itself. These are some of the ways I achieve a full spectrum health & fitness program.… Continue reading Post-Workout Recovery Tips

My wheelchair has been measured, designed and tested out for my exact liking, so why shouldn’t my bed be considered in the same way?

It’s coming. Can you feel it – the hint of warmth in the breeze and the sheer volume of birdsong in the morning? Spring is so close. With it comes longer days, al fresco dining, and the ability to walk outside without five layers of clothes. But first we must lose that extra hour of… Continue reading Four Ways to Help Kids Ease into the Time Change