Skills for the Job of Living Tips

These Skills for the Job of Living Tips contain occupational therapy strategies that may help you, a loved one, or a friend to cope with the challenges of everyday living. The information contained here is reviewed by both occupational therapists and consumers who have expertise in a specific topic area.

If you are looking for occupational therapy information specific to a medical condition or disease process, please use our search feature.

Seniors | Children | Stress | Safety | Specific Conditions | Holidays | Alzheimer's

Tips for keeping seniors driving and safe

• The senior-friendly car
  
  
• Tips from seniors on playing it safe behind the wheel
  
  
• Warning signs of unsafe driving
  
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Tips for children

• Gift ideas for children with disabilities
  
  
• Pre-writing skills for children under five
  
  
• Backpacks: Beasts of Burden
  
  
• School Agendas: Enabling Children to Manage their Time 
  
  

• All Children Love to Play 

• Let's get moving!

• Strategies for Children with Learning Disabilities

• Taking the Pain out of Parenting

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Tips for handling stress

• Coping with Loss

• Putting Balance Into Your Life 

• Take a Moment Strategies for Canadians - The "4 p's"

• Energy for Everyday Living 

• Making the Most of Our Memory
  
  
• Suicide is not the Answer
  
  
• The Daily Essentials of Workplace Mental Health

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Safety and prevention

• Barrier Free Homes: Lessons from the Three Little Pigs  
  
  
• Don't Slip Now!
  
  
• Buying Special Equipment  
  
  
• Ergonomics at the Office
  
  
• Home Safe Home
  
  
• Vehicle Headrests - Practising Restraint

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Related to specific conditions

• Dysphagia — When It is Hard to Swallow
  
  
• Managing Multiple Sclerosis
  
  
• Occupational therapy strategies for people living with HIV/AIDS
  
  
• Preventing and Managing Arthritis
  
  
• Tips for your Ticker

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Holiday tips

• Last minute Christmas gift ideas for a loved one who needs a helping hand
  
  
• Last minute reminders for enjoying the holiday season

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Specific to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias:

• Reducing Caregiver Stress
  
  
• Encouraging social skills in someone with Alzheimer's
  
  
• Using the senses to connect with someone who has Alzheimer's
  
  
• Emotional awareness and emotional memory  
  
  
• Safe at home with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) 

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Please remember that the information which appears here is not meant to be a substitute for a thorough consultation with an occupational therapist. For information on how to contact an occupational therapist, please refer to "How to find an OT".

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