Aging in Place

The United States Census Bureau reports that Baby Boomers (which generally refers to people born between years 1946-1964) should reach at least 65 years of age by the year 2030. Not only is the number of older adults in the United States increasing at a…

Exploring In-Home Nursing: Personalized Care Beyond Hospitals

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, one approach that stands out for its patient-centeredness and personalized care is in-home nursing. With its focus on delivering healthcare services in the comfort of a patient’s environment, in-home nursing has gained prominence as a solution that caters…

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

According to the Mayo Clinic, mindfulness is a type of meditation. Those who practice this type of meditation focus their awareness on what they’re sensing and feeling in the moment. The key is not to interpret or judge senses or feelings, merely observe.  Recommended…

Occupational Therapy and Home Health Care

For occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) who are looking for flexibility, autonomy, and an occupation-based practice, home health care may be an option worth investigating.   According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS, 2022), “OT is an integral component of rehabilitative services…

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Workplace Violence in the Dental Office

According to a recent study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry, almost half of U.S. dentists experienced verbal or reputational aggression by patients in the previous year. Nearly one in four endured physical aggression.  The study, published in the Journal of the American…