WORDS IN YOUR BRAIN
Here is a brain exercise aiming to stimulate the connections or associations between words in your temporal lobe. In the left column, you have a pair of words. Your goal is to find a third word that is connected to or associated with both of these two words. The first pair is “lock” and “piano.” The answer is “key.” The word key is connected with both the word piano and the word lock — there are keys on a piano and you use a key to lock a door.
1. LOCK — PIANO 2. SHIP — CARD 3. TREE — CAR 4. SCHOOL — EYE 5. PILLOW — COURT 6. RIVER — MONEY
7. BED — PAPER 8. ARMY — WATER 9. TENNIS — NOISE
10. EGYPTIAN — MOTHER 11. SMOKER — PLUMBER
Many patients believe that once they’re out of physical therapy Medicare visits, they can’t come into our clinic for the help they need. This leads people to suffer from joint pain and balance issues instead of seeking help. But even if you are out of your allotted visits for physical therapy, you still have occupational therapy visits through your Medicare plan. WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? Occupational therapy is a medical profession geared toward helping people maintain the activities (or occupations) they do in their everyday lives. Since most activities are based on movement, this practice shares many overlaps with physical therapy, especially where joints and balance are concerned. In fact, practitioners in both fields use many of the same exercises and techniques to treat patients with mobility issues. However, Medicare recognizes them as two separate practices. HOW MANY VISITS? Assuming you have never gone to see an occupational therapist, your Medicare CAP allows you about 14 visits to one of these highly trained professionals. This makes occupational therapy the perfect alternative for those who have exhausted their physical therapy visits. With that many extra sessions at your disposal, you can fully address your pain and mobility issues rather than leave your treatment in the lurch. WHERE CAN I FIND AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST? Right here! Our clinic is very fortunate to have Jenove James, a highly trained and experienced occupational therapist, as a member of our team! In fact, he specializes in mobility and pain management, making him the perfect fit for so many of our clients. So, if you are still struggling with joint pain or staying balanced after exhausting your physical therapy visits, give us a call. We’ll set you up with Jenove and get you the help you need. Pick up the phone and call 718-747-2019. There’s an Alternative! OUT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY VISI TS?
Ready to stimulate connections in your temporal lobe? Enjoy playing! (Solutions are available in the clinic, so make sure to drop by to check your answers!)
Inspired by SharpBrains.com/blog/2008/02/09/brain-teaser-words-in-your-brain- learn-as-you-exercise
Recipe of the Month:
Inspired by TwoHealthyKitchens.com
LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING DOG TREATS
If the leftovers are your favorite part of Thanksgiving, then this recipe is for you! Show your dog how thankful you are for them with these post-feast dog treats.
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup cooked sweet potatoes, plain and mashed
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2 cups cooked turkey, finely chopped 2 cups whole wheat flour
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3/4 cup water
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1 egg
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes, water, and egg. Add turkey and flour and stir again until dough is thick and sticky. 3. Use a rubber spreader to spread dough evenly on parchment-lined baking sheet, about 1/2-inch thick. Cut dough into small rectangles using a knife or pizza cutter. 4. Bake for 30 minutes, until the dog treats are lightly golden brown. 5. Remove from oven and let treats cool completely. Break treats apart along score lines. 6. Serve fresh or store in refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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