Resources

The following resources were created by students in the Wayne State University Master of Occupational Therapy program. Community members, organizations and practitioners are invited to download them for personal or professional use. Sharing is encouraged!

COVID-19 resources

Managing finances
Managing finances handout (PDF)	Print on both sides, then fold pages in half and stack together to make a booklet.
Grocery shopping
In-store grocery shopping handout (PDF) Online grocery shopping handout (PDF )	To print properly as if you were printing as an actual brochure, change paper size to US Letter Borderless and it will format correctly. Also, page numbers are denoted at the bottom as if the brochure was to be folded - that's why it might look out of order. Hope they can be put to use!
Cleaning recommendations
Cleaning recommendations with pictures (PDF) Cleaning recommendations without pictures (PDF)

Aging resources

Arthritis
Exercise interventions to improve protection for individuals with osteoarthritis (PDF)
Cognition
Keeping a sharp mind on a budget (PDF) Pre-dementia tips (PDF) Social engagement intervention to improve executive functioning (PDF)
Dementia
Alzheimer's resources (PDF) "Ask me about..." worksheet to manage agitation in dementia (PDF) Nutrition tips for older adults with dementia (PDF) Meditation and mindfulness for dementia (PDF) Reinforcing memory and cognitive function in dementia (PDF) Intimacy and dementia (PDF) Social engagement for memory care residents (PDF) What is palliative care? (PDF) Compensatory strategies for those with cognitive deficits (PDF)
Dental hygiene
Improving the oral health of aging adults (PDF) Malnutrition due to poor dentition (PDF) Oral hygiene in the geriatric population (PDF)
Diabetes
Diabetes and fall prevention strategies (PDF) Diabetic hypoglycemia and aging adults (PDF) Meal prep for older adults with diabetes (PDF)
Exercise
Sit & Be Fit handout (PDF) Addressing cognitive decline with exercise (PDF) Aerobic activity for older adults (PDF) Aquatic exercise for older adults (PDF) Interventions for depression (PDF)
Fall prevention
Fall prevention at home for individuals with Parkinson's (PDF) Fall prevention interventions (PDF)
Isolation
Social engagement for memory care residents (PDF) Using social media to reconnect (PDF) Social isolation in older age (PDF) Pet therapy for older adults in long term care facilities (PDF)
Leisure
Indoor plant therapy (PDF) Caring for pets (PDF)
Self care
Beauty in older age (PDF) Bladder training for the older adult (PDF) Caring for caregivers (PDF) Energy conservation techniques for daily living (PDF) Importance of sleep for the aging adult (PDF) Mindfulness resources (PDF)
Medication
Aging and medication adherence (PDF) Improving medication aherence in older clients (PDF) Medication management with technology (PDF) Safe medication use as an older adult (PDF) Alternative strategies to NSAIDS for pain management (PDF)
Mobility
Assistive technology interventions for community mobility (PDF) Devices to promote functional mobility (PDF) Helping older adults transition from driving (PDF)
Nutrition and meal preparation
A simple guide to meal prep for older adults (PDF) Healthy and simple meal prep for employed older adults (PDF) Meal preparation strategies and dietary information to help prevent recurrent stroke (PDF) Promoting healthy nutrition in older adults with cardiovascular disease (PDF) Independent mealtime (PDF) Preventing vitamin deficiencies for older adults (PDF) Assistive technology for addressing multiple sclerosis in older adults (PPT) Bulk recipes and cooking recommendations (PDF)
Pain
Lower back pain management for older adults (PDF)
Sex
Sexual evolution: Boomers bring the sexual revoltion to aging (online presentation) Intimacy and dementia (PDF)
Technology
Google Home and a safe living environment (PDF) Mobile devices for seniors (PDF) Medication management with technology (PDF)
Vision
Client and family education on low vision (PDF) Kitchen adaptations for low vision (PDF)