Rehab Therapists Can Debunk Dangerous Remedies
By Christine Whitmarsh, RN, BSN They used to be called “old wive’s tales” and were passed from generation to generation of mothers and grandmothers. Most home remedies have historically been fairly harmless, usually involving an assortment of items from the pantry and quite often the liquor cabinet. They have been passed from mom to mom because anyone with kids knows that a mother would do anything to stop her child’s suffering....
Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides Face Bright Futures
Christine Whitmarsh, RN, BSN The American Occupational Therapy Association has designated April as Occupational Therapy month, so it seems only fitting to honor the occupational therapy assistants and the traveling occupational therapy assistants who are a big reason that occupational therapy works. In return, the occupational assistant with aspirations to become a therapist is in a beneficial position to learn the profession from the...
Prosperous Outlook for Physical Therapy Assistants
By Christine Whitmarsh, RN, BSN The assistant and aides who work alongside physical therapists and travel physical therapists can expect career opportunities to steadily increase as the demand for physical therapy rises. Physical therapy assistants and aides have clearly differentiated sets of responsibilities and differing training requirements but the healthcare industry’s need for their services is equally great. Both jobs work...