by Summit | Aug 19, 2024 | All Blogs, Pediatrics, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Tracey Tasker, MBA, MA, CCC/SLP Many people would say that the United States is in a literacy crisis, and if you consider that not even half of fourth graders in the US are reading proficiently by 4th grade crisis seems like an accurate word. When...
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 | Jun 17, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Dr. Catherine Valentino OTD, OTR/L MAAL, MHSc, BS, FMT Being a healthcare practitioner can be challenging, being a patient is also difficult at times. However, being a caregiver can often be the most arduous role. As a caregiver, you face complex hurdles...
by Summit | Apr 29, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Toni Patt, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS May is Stroke Awareness Month where we take time to raise awareness along with its risk factors and rehabilitation efforts. One of the hardest challenges when working with stroke patients is facilitating neuroplasticity...
by Summit | Mar 11, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Jennifer Darby, PT, DPT, GCS, CCC, CEEAA As rehab professionals we often overlook the importance of good nutrition for our patients. Yet have you ever had a patient tell you they feel dizzy, lightheaded, or just too weak to participate in your session?...
by Summit | Mar 4, 2024 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Colleen Williams, PT Good quality sleep is something that we all want more of… for ourselves, for our children, and for the children we work with. We know that we when get a good night’s sleep, our day is a better one. We can think more clearly,...
