Recommendations for Adaptive Equipment Advanced for Adult- an adaptive device is any piece of equipment that can be used to help make daily activities easier to perform.  This may include recommendations from bath benches to AAC devices.

Basic Movement Techniques for Chronic Pain - Relaxed movement and physical activity are vital to helping individuals manage chronic pain.

Ergonomics- Designing and arranging various items that people use so that the individual and items interact most efficiently and safely in multiple settings and environments.

Grasping and Hand Coordination Advanced- Fine motor skills include reaching, grasping and manipulating objects

Physical therapists can help individuals become proactive by identifying body imbalances and risk factors that may predispose them to injury or inhibit their physical performance.

Reward Systems / Keeping it Positive! - Utilized to incentivize adults to comply and follow through with presented tasks.  Helps reinforce positive behaviors and expectations. Four common functions of behavior are social attention, tangibles/activities, escape/avoidance and sensory stimulation.

Focus on Prevention or Reduction of Impairments for Adults- Actions that halt the progress and/or progression of a disability at its beginning stage and prevents complications.

Range of motion exercise refers to activity aimed to improving movement of a specific joint. This motion is influenced by several structures: configuration of bone surfaces within the joint, joint capsule, ligaments, tendons, and muscles acting on the joint.

Safe Physical Activities Ideas- Helping individuals with Alzheimer’s/Dementia to attend everyday tasks and activities can boost mood and improve quality of life. Activities can also reduce common dementia behaviors, like agitation, repeated questions, and anger. This keeps them engaged and occupied as well as giving them a way to use