: Providing methods to help children with chronic pain For many of us, describing physical pain can be as simple as saying “ouch” when we stub our toe. But as a clinician, what happens when your client can’t clearly communicate how much pain they are in? This situation is common for many clinicians at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital who often meet children who have difficulty communicating the kinds of physical pain they feel due to a disability or medical condition. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) experience multiple sites and sources of ongoing pain due to changes in the body as a result of CP. In many cases, acute...
Marketing nonsense alternatives to assisted living by preying on fear <!-- google_ad_section_start -->Are ‘drop-in chefs’ an alternative to assisted living? Some headline writers saw an opportunity – and some ran with the title even though the original NPR story stepped back a bit and said ‘help seniors stay in their own homes.’ You probably have heard that cost-sharing is an alternative to assisted living. Or sharing your home with roommates through Room2Care, with the founder wisely observing “Not everyone needs to be in assisted living.” Or let’s take Granny Pods – are they an alternative to assisted living? Remember these – prefab back yard cottages fit up with computers to...
Cyclefit: Transform your cycling When the hire bike for my up-coming triathlon arrived, I hated it. It felt too small, I felt cramped and I even considered dumping it in favour of my beloved retro-style Bobbin Scout. Then I received a call from Cyclefit asking if I was interested in a bike fit session – knowing that the set-up is really important I jumped at the opportunity. The result? I now LOVE the hire bike and my riding has been improved beyond recognition. It’s fair to say that my experience at Cyclefit has been transformative, not only does my bike feel great – like we are...
