Month: April 2022

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disease that affects the brain's nervous system. The nerve cells (neurons) gradually break down and die.  Often called the movement disorder, Parkinson’s symptoms include: Tremor Stiffness Walking and Balance issues Speech Changes Slowed movements PD is a lifelong and progressive disease, which means that symptoms slowly worsen over time. Parkinson’s Awareness Month is an opportunity to increase awareness about the ailment and its symptoms, as well as to support victims.

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to learning healthy ways to manage stress. Everyone experiences stress, the most common experiences become a mental or emotional strain. Continuous stress can have negative effects on your body. When placed in a stressful situation, stress hormones enter the bloodstream, leading to an increase in blood pressure and glucose levels. Learning positive ways to cope with stress can go a long way to living a healthy and positive life.  Here are some ideas to help cope with stress Create healthy routines such as regular physical activity and getting plenty of sleep Discuss your issues with a confidant Recognize when it’s time to get professional help

This April we proudly recognize National Autism Month! Let’s celebrate the resilience of those with autism & applaud their unique talents! Let's create better awareness by informing and encouraging communities to celebrate differences, and become more inclusive of individuals with autism.  Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech & nonverbal communication. It is reported that approximately 1 in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with ASD.  Early intervention affords the best opportunity to support healthy development including, improving learning, communication, and social skills, as well as underlying cerebral development. Many children affected by autism also benefit from other interventions such as speech and occupational therapy.

Through the use of therapeutic everyday activities, occupational therapy treats the physical and developmental ailments that impact the ability to perform day-to-day tasks. April is Occupational Therapy Month celebrates the holistic and custom approach to making independence possible.  Occupational Therapists have studied the movements to make a safe transition and improve weakened muscles. Through their expertise, they help their patients overcome daily performance obstacles such as eating and bathing through repetitive tasks.  When long-term wear of joints and muscles requires rehabilitation, these medical professionals provide the necessary excises to get us back into our daily routine. We wish them a very Happy Occupational Therapy Month!