Chronic Condition

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Living with Multiple Sclerosis

How Occupational Therapy Can Help Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex and often unpredictable neurological condition that affects the central nervous system. It can bring about physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges that vary from person to person. For those living with MS, everyday tasks can become difficult and sometimes impossible without support. This is where […]

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What is Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

How Can an Occupational Therapist Help You? Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a condition that affects how the brain and body communicate. It results in neurological symptoms that appear similar to those seen in conditions like epilepsy, stroke, or multiple sclerosis but without the structural damage to the nervous system that typically characterises those conditions.

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What is Parkinson’s Disease?

How Can an Occupational Therapist Help? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, coordination, and cognitive function. While it’s most commonly associated with tremors and stiffness, Parkinson’s can have wide-ranging effects on a person’s daily life. For those diagnosed with the condition, maintaining independence and quality of life becomes a central focus—and

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder

How Occupational Therapy Can Help Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression) or fluctuations between lows and normal mood. These mood episodes can disrupt a person’s daily life, impacting their

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Support When Caring for a Loved One with a Chronic Condition

How an Occupational Therapist Can Support You When Caring for a Loved One with a Chronic Condition Caring for a loved one with a chronic condition can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Whether your loved one is living with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, or another long-term health challenge, the daily responsibilities of caregiving can

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