What is a sensory room? A sensory room or sensory integration room is designed to provide calm, focus, and comfort to people with sensory processing problems, which often includes people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, known as DSM-5, mentions [...]
Physical therapists offer many options to treat balance problems, based on each person’s needs. They evaluate many systems of the body, including: Muscles and joints. The inner ear. Eye tracking ability. Skin sensation. Proprioception (position awareness in the joints). Circulation. Physical therapists are movement experts who prescribe active movement techniques [...]
(NewsUSA) – With years of experience and a willingness to make a difference in their communities, more older adults are volunteering to serve their peers in need. By doing so, they are staying active, meeting new people and learning new skills — all factors that contribute to health and longevity. [...]
(NewsUSA) – Nearly 42 million Americans identified as caregivers for an older adult before COVID-19. Almost overnight, it’s likely that millions more have since joined their ranks.With COVID-19, there are added complications, notably physical separation. Some people are supporting older relatives who live far away while others may be close [...]