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2024 Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 4

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

19 hours ago2 min read

2024 Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 4

Looking for that thoughtful and useful gift for your loved one with Parkinson's? Here are some of our favorite things along with links...

2024 Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 3

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 102 min read

2024 Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 3

Looking for that thoughtful and useful gift for your loved one with Parkinson's? Here are some of our favorite things along with links. ...

2024 Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 2

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 32 min read

2024 Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 2

Looking for that thoughtful and useful gift for your loved one with Parkinson's? Here are some of our favorite things along with links. ...

2024 Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 1

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 31 min read

2024 Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 1

Looking for that thoughtful and useful gift for your loved one with Parkinson's? Here are some of our favorite things along with links. ...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 263 min read

A Therapy Holiday Survival Guide

Keeping up with your therapy during the holidays is tough. There are so many other things to do - cooking, parties, shopping, travel, and...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 192 min read

Avoid the Pain of Travel

The joys of a family vacation can be overshadowed by the ‘pain’ of hauling excessive luggage, sleeping in a different bed and extended...

Feeling Stuck? Try These 10 Unique Gratitude Journal Prompts Today!

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 123 min read

Feeling Stuck? Try These 10 Unique Gratitude Journal Prompts Today!

Hey there, fellow journaling enthusiast! Do you ever find yourself staring at a blank page, unsure of what to write in your gratitude...

Unlocking the Power of Gratitude: Discover the Surprising Benefits of a Daily Gratitude Practice!

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 52 min read

Unlocking the Power of Gratitude: Discover the Surprising Benefits of a Daily Gratitude Practice!

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to get caught up in the frenzy of our to-do lists and obligations. We often forget...

Decoding Health Insurance Jargon: Unraveling the Mystery of Copayment, Coinsurance, and Deductible

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 292 min read

Decoding Health Insurance Jargon: Unraveling the Mystery of Copayment, Coinsurance, and Deductible

When choosing a health insurance plan, understanding basic terms — copayment, coinsurance, and deductible — is essential to making the...

Uncover the Best Insurance Plan for You: A Guide to Asking the Right Questions

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 223 min read

Uncover the Best Insurance Plan for You: A Guide to Asking the Right Questions

Choosing the right insurance plan can feel overwhelming. The variety of options available can be confusing — leaving you wondering what...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 153 min read

Understanding Medicare Coverage

Today we are diving into the exciting topic of Medicare coverage! It may seem dull but having a better understanding of Medicare is an...

What You Need to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment: Exploring the Basics

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 83 min read

What You Need to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment: Exploring the Basics

Medicare open enrollment is a crucial time for people 65 and over to make decisions regarding their healthcare coverage. Understanding...

Unlocking the Power of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Celebrating Possibilities in Physical Therapy Month

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 13 min read

Unlocking the Power of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Celebrating Possibilities in Physical Therapy Month

October is physical therapy month and Engage Therapy and Wellness is celebrating all that their physical therapists do for our community!...

Vertigo: Why does it feel like the room is spinning?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 242 min read

Vertigo: Why does it feel like the room is spinning?

Vertigo is a general term to describe feelings of dizziness. It is when someone has the sensation of the room spinning or that they are...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 173 min read

Get Back into Balance

Most of the time, no matter what someone is coming to see us for here at Engage Therapy and Wellness, balance (or lack thereof) is one of...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 103 min read

Physical Therapy and Fall Prevention

Physical therapy can play a crucial role in fall prevention by focusing on improving strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility. Here...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 32 min read

Join the Flamingo Challenge

There are 3 main systems that help keep us balanced: our visual system (eyes), sensory system (feet), and vestibular system (inner ears)....

How can Therapy help with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Aug 272 min read

How can Therapy help with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

Physical and occupational therapy can play a crucial role in managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder that...

How can Physical Therapy help with POTS?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Aug 202 min read

How can Physical Therapy help with POTS?

Physical therapy can play a crucial role in managing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) by focusing on improving...

What is the Dysautonomia Trifecta? (EDS, POTS, and MCAS)

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Aug 133 min read

What is the Dysautonomia Trifecta? (EDS, POTS, and MCAS)

The term "Dysautonomia trifecta" refers to a commonly observed cluster of conditions that tend to occur together in some individuals....

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Aug 62 min read

What is Dysautonomia?

Dysautonomia refers to a group of medical conditions that affect the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS regulates automatic...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jul 302 min read

Drink Up: How to stay hydrated

Last week we focused on the importance of staying hydrated and how it can impact your overall health. This week we are going to share...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jul 232 min read

Drink Up: The Importance of Hydration

The definition of staying hydrated means that your body has enough fluid to function properly, nearly every bodily function requires...

Home Management Strategies for Orthostatic Hypotension

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jul 232 min read

Home Management Strategies for Orthostatic Hypotension

Orthostatic hypotension refers to a drop in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up from a sitting or lying position. Managing...