OT Safety assessment and fall detection in the elderly
Falls are a major health concern, specifically for the elderly. An Occupational Therapist (OT) comprehensive assessment can result in prevention of falls, improve functional status, reduce hospital stays, and decrease medical and care costs. OT assessments can help in determining client’s level of assistance needed for daily activities and determine if placing in a Long […]
Taking special consideration for a person with disability in estate planning/divorce agreement
If you are an Estate Lawyer, Financial Planner or Family Lawyer, you may be hired by clients who are dealing with a disability of one of their family members. The disabled person may require special considerations. When there is a dependent person or a person with chronic illness in a family, such as a disabled […]
The Benefit(s) of Having a Psychiatrist on a Multidisciplinary Treatment Team
Working with post trauma clients that have sustained a severe injury almost always includes mental health problems. These clients endure many losses in a matter of seconds, when involved in a car accident. Most of these clients are diagnosed with different variations of depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress. Some of the clients are diagnosed […]
The Benefits of Using a Life Care Plan report in Estate Planning/Litigations
By Galit Liffshiz MA OT Reg.(Ont)Certified Life Care Planner/Designated Capacity Assessor Covering …
On the Benefit of Using a Life Care Plan Report in Estate Planning and Litigation
Reviewing the Mrs. Kollmuss and Mr. Kollmuss case law BCSC 709 (CanLll) 2012, we will examine …
The Importance of Evidence to Support Recommendations in a Future Care Cost Report
In this blog, we will explore the significance of having appropriate evidence …
Thomas Andreas Klatt v. La Toc Holdings Limited, 2021 ONSC 2121
Hope you are enjoying the winter season! In this edition of our newsletter, we will be discussing the court decision …
Basic Supervisory Care in the Attendant Care Assessment, Form 1: Things to Consider When Making Recommendations
In the court decision Joslin …
Simmons v. BelairDirect Insurance Company, 2023 CanLII 26935 (ON LAT)
Hello everyone! Hope you are all embracing the blooming beauty and rejuvenating spirit of the spring season! 🌸 In this …
What is the Test of Admissibility?
In this blog, we will discuss the recent court decision: Morris et al. v. Prince et al., 2022 ONSC 1291. In this voir dire, the judge ruled the defense expert life care …
The Importance of OT Input in the Diagnosis of Chronic Pain
In Mustafa v. Aviva General Insurance Company, 2022 CANLII 81523 (ONLAT), Mr. Mustafa was involved in an MVA on …
Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation (Cog-FCE)
GLA Rehab now offers an assessment called the Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation (Cog-FCE.) This is in addition …
