Expert Thinking

The team of experts at Aegis Therapies is dedicated to caring for our patients and providing some of the best service and outcomes in country. Their goal is to help restore physical independence and confidence in our patients. Please take some time to read their thoughts and insights regarding therapy and wellness.

Speech Therapy

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month | posted May 13, 2010

Since 1927, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has celebrated Better Hearing and Speech Month during the month of May. As a speech-language pathologist (SLP) myself, I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all of the SLPs at Aegis Therapies and across the country.

Dementia Management - Accentuate the Positive | posted June 24, 2009

There are several different forms of dementia as well as other conditions, like depression and Parkinson’s, which mimic the disease. Therefore, it’s important to have a doctor determine if a patient or your family member is, in fact, suffering from dementia, and if so, whether it is a progressive...

Wellness

Therapy covers much more than physical rehabilitation | posted May 26, 2010

When most people think of wellness, they think of its physical attributes, such as fitness and exercise. But wellness covers much more than that. It also includes spiritual and emotional needs, as well as the way physical, emotional and spiritual elements blend into a therapeutic whole. At Aegis,...

Five Ways to Manage Stress | posted April 22, 2010

April is National Stress Awareness Month. At Aegis Therapies, we understand that stress can come from many different places. No matter what the source of the stress, we all have to learn how to deal with it in the healthiest way possible. Many people turn to negative means of coping with their...

Occupational Therapy

National Occupational Therapy Month | posted April 22, 2010

April is National Occupational Therapy Month, and I think that this is a great time to educate people about occupational therapy (OT). I’ve found that OT is often misunderstood by both patients and physicians. OT is an evidence-based practice that helps patients prevent or live better with illness,...

A Team Approach to Falls Prevention | posted June 30, 2009

Falls are a serious problem with seniors. It has been estimated that one out of three people over the age of 65 have at least one fall each year. Unfortunately, many falls lead to injury and may cause loss of mobility and independence for seniors. It’s an even worse problem for older adults with...

Physical Therapy

Cardiac Rehabilitation: Serious Committment That's Worth It | posted February 11, 2010

Cardiac rehabilitation* is a program designed to help people recover from a cardiac event, such as a heart attack. It’s conducted under the constant supervision of multiple medical professionals, including a physician, and is used to stabilize, slow or even reverse the progression of cardiovascular...

Therapies for Continence Management | posted February 15, 2009

Most people feel uncomfortable talking about problems they may be having with urinary incontinence. Oftentimes, they are embarrassed and feel it’s just a normal part of aging, which it’s not. They are also unaware there are treatments available, which there are. Sadly, when urinary incontinence...