by Summit | Jun 5, 2025 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written by: Anysia J. Ensslen-Boggs, Ed.D., CCC-SLP Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, causing 60-80% of all dementia cases. Early symptoms include difficulty remembering recent conversations, recalling names or events, apathy, and depression....
by Summit | Nov 18, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Lynda Jennings, OTR, RAC-CT, CDP Aging In Place Is Not For The Faint Of Heart For older adults wishing to remain in their own homes, evaluating factors that contribute to a safe and comfortable living environment is crucial. According to the U.S. Census...
by Summit | Oct 14, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Catherine Valentino OTD, MAAL, MHSc, BS, OTR/L FMT October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month. As with every individual battling dementia, it is a deeply personal journey that impacts our patients, their families, and us as therapists. The Lewy Body...
by Summit | Sep 16, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Karen Hogan-Curran, PT, DPT, AVPT, CSRS The Dix-Hallpike Maneuver is widely regarded as the gold standard for diagnosing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), due to its high sensitivity and simplicity. This maneuver provides clinicians with a quick...
by Summit | Aug 12, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C When organizational failures occur, one of the leading causes in nearly all situations is communication breakdown. Whether the breakdown is due to the presence of dementia or a simple limitation in medical literacy, the...
by Summit | Jul 29, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Paul Frizelle, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS, PES, CES In my lifetime there have been many changes in how people are recommended to manage their health. When I was younger, cardiovascular exercises like jogging and aerobics classes were promoted as the keys...
