COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Patient Success Spotlights
Greater Nashua Sprint Triathlon - CPTE is proud to be a founding partner and organizer of the Greater Nashua Sprint Triathlon This community athletic event benefits Granite State Children’s Alliance and the Y’s Youth Scholarship program. The Greater Nashua Sprint Triathlon will be held on Sunday, June 9th. Please visit www.nashuatri.com for details.
ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT
Adaptive Equipment is a device designed to support a person’s completion of activities of daily living (ADLs) There are many types of adaptive equipment for each ADL • One size does NOT fit all • If you do not use the device correctly, it may not be helpful • Occupational therapists are trained to select appropriate adaptive equipment for a particular individual and provide training for its use. Long-Handleddevicesreducethedemandfor leaning,bending,reaching Examples: Grabbers, long-handled shoe horns, long-handled sponges/ loofahs Tip: Make sure all frequently used personal items within easy reach on shelving! For Arthritis symptoms in neck, shoulders, back, hips •
I feel a little better after each session which has been a huge weight off my mind! Success Story – Patrick W. “Wonderful! The PTs are fantastic, care about you, and take the time to address your concerns even when I sounded crazy and overly anxious. I was treated for chronic shoulder pain caused by a sports injury in high school. I feel a little better after each session which has been a huge weight off my mind!”
HEALTHY RECIPE: VEGAN BURRITO BOWL
For Arthritic Hands Dressing: • Zipper loops •
Magnetic jewelry fasteners
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Velcro shoes, Elastic laces, Elastic Waist
Bathing: •
Scrub gloves
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Lighter weight towels
Eating and Meal Prep: •
INGREDIENTS • 4 servings of brown rice (4.5 cups worth of cooked rice) • 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed • chopped romaine lettuce • 2 cups of corn • ½ cup of chopped green pepper • 1 mashed avocado • halved cherry tomatoes
Built up handle utensils One-handed chopper
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Writing and Typing: •
Use wide, soft grip pens
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Large print checks
RollerMouse (adaptive keyboard)
DIRECTIONS Cook brown rice according to package instructions. I used a rice cooker for convenience. While rice is cooking, make a batch of guacamole. Make corn salsa and set aside. Chop up romaine and slice cherry tomatoes Once rice is finished, assemble burrito bowls with brown rice, black beans, romaine, corn, peppers, avocado, and cherry tomatoes
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