by Jennifer Callahan | Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | Clinical
Speech Therapist – /n/ – a “health professional specializing in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders, cognitive communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders” (Wikipedia); “defined as the professional who...
by Gina Elkins | Thursday, May 7, 2020 | Clinical, Featured
There is a lot going on as we face daily challenges with COVID-19 and the public health emergency. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our front-line workers who work so hard every day. THANK YOU for making a difference in the lives you touch!...
by Functional Pathways | Tuesday, April 14, 2020 | Clinical
We are experiencing daily challenges as we work together to face the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an unprecedented time in our lives. What is our role in the social distancing healthcare world? Occupational Therapy (OT) services are considered essential services by CMS...
by Functional Pathways | Wednesday, April 8, 2020 | Clinical
As an individual moves through Parkinson’s, occupational therapy (OT) can provide support for changes that occur with the disease progression. Functional Pathways facilitates this process by using a holistic OT approach throughout the continuum. At the time of...
by Functional Pathways | Thursday, February 13, 2020 | Clinical
The APTA Geriatrics Balance and Falls Special Interest Group provides a monthly challenge to members. The February 2020 challenge written by Stephanie Bond, PT, DPT and Haim Nesser, PT, DPT addresses delirium, depression, dementia, and the risk of falls. A few...
by Functional Pathways | Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | Clinical
Post-Acute Care is obliged to deliver care that provides better outcomes, in a shorter period of time, all while ensuring that patient safety is in the forefront. We are responsible for increasing efficiencies without sacrificing safety. There are a lot of tools...