Therapy covers much more than physical rehabilitation
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,...
Donna Deidrich | posted May 26, 2010
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
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.
Susie Almon | posted May 13, 2010
National Occupational Therapy Month
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,...
Angela Edney | posted April 22, 2010
Five Ways to Manage Stress
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...
Brian Boekhout | posted April 22, 2010
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Serious Committment That's Worth It
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...
Brian Boekhout | posted February 11, 2010
A Team Approach to Falls Prevention
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...
Angela Edney | posted June 30, 2009
Dementia Management - Accentuate the Positive
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...
Susie Almon | posted June 24, 2009
Health Benefits of Tai Chi
Although tai chi originated in China, it is quickly being adopted by western culture because of its wide range of health benefits. It has been practiced for over 600 years, and according to Chinese philosophy, it improves the flow of “qi” or “life energy.” However, one does not have to adopt this...
Brian Boekhout | posted June 08, 2009
Managing Arthritis with Alternative Treatments
As a Regional Director of Clinical Services for Aegis Therapies, I am always excited to help our teams improve the quality of the clinical care they provide throughout our facilities. Although it has been many years since it was my job to be a hands-on therapist on a daily basis, I still love...
Brian Boekhout | posted February 15, 2009
Therapies for Continence Management
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...
Barb Christensen | posted February 15, 2009
Balance Management: It's the Little Things
They say it's the little things in life that will trip you up. Nowhere is this truer than for someone with balance deficits. Everyday obstacles that go unnoticed to most, pose likely hazards for those with balance deficits.
We have a comprehensive Balance Management program at Aegis Therapies,...
Donna Deidrich | posted February 15, 2009
Exercising with Arthritis
A common question we, as therapists, get from patients with arthritis is, "Should I really exercise? Won’t that make my arthritis worse and cause me even more pain?"
When you have arthritis, exercising may not be first on your list of things to do. You may be worried that if you take a walk, ride a...
Mark Besch | posted February 10, 2009