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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Jun 27, 20232 min read
Tips and Tools for Better Oral Care
Learn about the importance of oral care for Parkinson's.
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Importance of Good Oral Hygiene
Learn why oral hygiene is so important.
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia
Eating and drinking has been an automatic task since we were all infants. Although you probably don’t think much about what your body is...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Apr 16, 20231 min read
Research Review: Occupational Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages to participate in daily living or...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Empowering Everyday Living: OT Strategies for Fall Prevention by Cassie Lorie OTR/L
As I mentioned in the previous blog post, How OT Can Help, I have been an OT for over 20 years and I hear a lot of things from clients...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Bringing Possibilities to Life: How Occupational Therapy Can Help. By Cassie Lorie OTR/L
”Occupation is not (only) what you have to do but what you like to do, too. It really changed my whole perspective on using PT and OT ...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Eating Healthy: Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 - 2023
The Dirty Dozen is a list of food products that have the most pesticides and the Clean Fifteen is a list of food products that have the...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Dec 27, 20224 min read
Twenty-three Reasons to Exercise in 2023
Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. — Jim Rohn Need more motivation to exercise? Here’s our list of the top 23...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Tools for Holiday Meal Prep
Preparing your favorite holiday dishes can be a joyful part of celebrating the season with family and friends. Make the most of your time...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Dec 18, 20222 min read
Handwriting: Tips for Holiday Card Writing
Receiving cards from family and friends can be one of the best parts of the holidays. For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), writing...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Dec 12, 20222 min read
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Dec 4, 20221 min read
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. ...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Nov 27, 20221 min read
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. ...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Nov 20, 20222 min read
Gratitude Practice
Stress and anxiety are common with PD. One goal we have is to arm you with strategies and practices to combat these symptoms. Today we...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Aug 23, 20222 min read
Loud for Life Therapy: Get Loud and Stay Loud
What is Loud for Life? Loud for life is a weekly group exercise class designed to help people with PD maintain and/or strengthen their...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Aug 16, 20222 min read
LSVT Loud: Voice therapy to help you be heard!
LSVT Loud® is a standardized treatment protocol used to improve speech in patients with motor skill impairments, such as Parkinson’s ...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Speak out with Intent!
I have Parkinson’s Disease. What can I do to improve or maintain my voice and swallowing? Based on research completed with those living...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Oct 31, 20202 min read
Does your blood pressure feel like it is playing limbo....how low can you go?
Drops in blood pressure when changing positions like getting out of bed or standing from a chair is called orthostatic hypotension. This...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Oct 30, 20203 min read
High Intensity Exercises: A key to your action plan!
Exercise is medicine when it comes to many conditions, with Parkinson's Disease not being an exception. Over the past 5-10 years there...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Oct 30, 20202 min read
It is OK to make a face - 6 easy facial exercises!
A common point of frustration for those with Parkinson's disease is facial masking. This can be caused by weakness in the facial muscles...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Oct 30, 20201 min read
How to keep things moving: Dealing with constipation and Parkinson
Constipation is a common issue in Parkinson's with 63% of individuals with PD reporting this to be a non-motor sign of their PD. For...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Oct 30, 20201 min read
Does a squatty potty really work?
You have probably heard of the squatty potty...and probably laughed at the name. You also may have asked yourself does this really work....
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Oct 30, 20201 min read
Festinating Gait: It is a run away train
Do you ever feel your walking is turning into a runaway train? This is a common symptom in Parkinson's Disease where your steps get...
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