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Foods That Promote Healing
October 1, 2020
Categories: Articles, Best Practices, Education, General
As the weather cools down it seems like the cooking heats up! From Halloween treats to savory fall dishes, this time of year makes it hard for everyone to watch what they eat. But if you’re working to recover from a recent procedure or injury, there are certain foods that can aid in your healing. Thankfully, you don’t have to give up those delicious holiday dishes in order to get the vitamins and minerals you... Read More
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National Rehab Week
September 13, 2020
Categories: Articles, Best Practices, General, Telehealth, Telemedicine
September 13-19 is the annual National Rehabilitation Week. NARA would like to encourage all its members to mark this observance by involving their local community in the celebrations! Below are just a few ways you can bring attention to everything that therapy professionals do.
Plan an online open house that includes... Read More
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HIPAA Compliance – More Important Than Ever
July 23, 2020
Categories: Articles, Best Practices, Compliance, HIPAA
As professionals in the medical world, you’re probably familiar with HIPAA legislation. This legislation was designed to help protect patients and their personal and medical information. Since the Privacy Rule update in 2003, there have been over 200,000 HIPAA complaints. Some people may think that private practices are less likely to be noticed, but they are actually more likely to be non-compliant than... Read More
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3 Tips to Keep Your Marketing Strategies Going
July 7, 2020
Categories: Articles, Best Practices
During these trying times, the team at NARA doesn’t want your business to decline due to the pandemic, but instead find ways to keep seeing patients! We’ve compiled 3 important tips to continue marketing your services effectively despite the climate. By doing so, you’ll not only remain a cut above the competition but contribute to the health of your community.
Host an online clinicWith different... Read More
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Men’s Health Month
June 1, 2020
Categories: Articles, Best Practices
Every year there is an entire month devoted to men’s health and for good reason: men are at greater risk for death in every age group. As therapists and providers, we have upfront access to our patient’s overall health and wellness. This month, let’s dive into a few ways we can have a big impact on the wellbeing of our clients and tips we can give them to stay healthy.
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National Better Hearing and Speech Month: Raising Your Voice for Those Who Can’t
May 10, 2018
Categories: Articles, Education, General, Speech Language Pathology, Therapy Programs, Therapy Treatment
May is National Better Hearing and Speech Month. This month recognizes and brings awareness to communication disorders. These disorders come from a huge array of backgrounds such as autism, hearing and hearing loss, and neurogenic speech and language issues. Getting to know the disorders is one step you can take to raising your voice for those who can’t.
There are over 46 million Americans that experience issues with communication. With a number like that, you... Read More
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National Occupational Therapy Month: How Occupational Therapy in Early Childhood Can Help Our Kids Succeed
April 20, 2018
Categories: Articles, Education, Occupational Therapy, Therapy Programs, Therapy Treatment
For all children, the first three years of life are critical for brain development. This becomes even more crucial if the child is restricted in development in any way. One great way to make sure that every child has the best chances of optimum development is by utilizing occupational therapy. Targeting that young and evolving brain allows new skills to be formed that can exponentially help throughout life.
Children with specific conditions such as Down syndrome or autism can hugely... Read More
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2017 Regulatory Trends for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Rehab Providers
May 31, 2017
Categories: ACA, Articles, Legislation, News, Regulatory Issues, Therapy Business
by Rita Cole, SLP, Clinical Director at Optima Healthcare Solutions
Several regulatory issues and trends that have an impact on the health care industry, specifically on Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and rehabilitation providers, are currently in the spotlight on Capitol Hill. Though these regulations will have a direct impact on SNFs, therapy providers will also be affected, so it’s important for all therapy providers to be aware of the implications.
Major... Read More
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Ten Tips for Treatment Success with a Person with Dementia or Cognitive Impairment
May 24, 2017
Categories: Articles, General, News, Patient Engagement, Speech Language Pathology, Therapy Treatment
Life can be a challenge for Healthcare Providers when treating clients with cognitive issues. There are many causes such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other brain disorders that make it difficult for sufferers to think clearly, remember things, solve problems and live safely. Personality changes and behaviors can be problematic. These difficulties can be magnified with new environments, pain, fatigue, emotional upset and a decline in general health, the very thing that often brings... Read More
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Living Life to Its' Fullest
April 6, 2017
Categories: Articles, General, News, Occupational Therapy
Many of us have visions and goals about what our retirement will be like... perhaps you dream of a winter home on the beach or a hiking a trail in a national park. As senior adults age, often illness and disability quickly influence those retirement dreams, on a different path then desired or expected. Here’s where Occupational Therapy can help…enabling each individual to live life to its’ fullest!
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