Why does health literacy get so much attention in today’s healthcare system? Evidence confirms that when patients and family members are engaged in care, patient outcomes improve.1 Patient participation in interactive education…
We’ve all had them: patients you know would benefit from mental healthcare. It’s hard to find the right words to convince them to seek the help they need, however. Plus, you worry that if you…
Setting patient goals is a fundamental part of our clinical work. We use goals to track our patients’ progress, celebrate milestones in their rehab, and focus our treatment on their functional needs. But what if…
While the Montessori method is most often associated with children, we have known for years that the elements associated with this method, such as the prepared environment, are also effective for older adults, particularly those…
In today’s healthcare system, we are experiencing a push for shorter lengths of stay along with increased efficiency and productivity standards. Additionally, our patients have a strong desire to age in place as independently as possible…
