Page B8 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, June 30, 1993 Occupational therapists here to help _ Did you know that Occupa- tional therapists are part of (he community rehabilitation team? Commiunilics are increasingly using O.T.s who focus on the areas of: ; Self care, which includes the ac- livilies of cating, dressing, ba- thing, grooming, toileting, mobility, community living tasks, and stress management. a Productivity, which includes pre- vocalional tasks, work per- >>” Occupalional Therapists assess and treat components of function which are the building blocks necessary for performing these activities. Specitic methods. of assessment _{nelude personal interviews, ob- servation of tasks and standard- “ized eval uations. - Be oe Occupations therapists use graded “activities Which progress from >” : simple to complex and involve functional tasks (cooking, dress- bath tub grab bars, and special kitchen ulensils. ° They also prescribe environmen- tal modifications for the hame or workplace lo accommadate the _ use of equipment like walkers, whwelchairs, scoolcrs, and/or to - promote salely and ‘prevent in- jury: . Treatment can include educa- tional sessions or workshops on lopics suchas back care, falling ‘prevention, stress management, relaxation, or any one ofa variety ah of subjects designed to help ~- people overcome some of the practical problems of daily living. Occupational therapy is a holistic practice that coniribuies to com- munity health care and the pre- vention of disabilitics.: What are your questions orcon- coms? Write us at: Skeena Healih Unit 3412 Kalum St Terrace, BC, V8&G 4T2 formance, home making tasks; - ing), paper and pencil tasks, and - and timo/lifestyle management... “exercises.” * > Luisure, which includes play, Therapists provide helpful va sports, hobbies, interests, and devices and equipment such as —! SSHOPPERS | os ; ra i) socialization, viet te SERA ie ET wheel chairs, walkers, bath seals, 635-7261 it! a Terrace Shopping Centre S 4635 Lakelse Ave. INTRODUCES Celebrates Canada Day with a Breaded > ( Jumbo > Veal Cutlet || Shrimp with megalicious | | with megalicious Salad Bar Salad Bar (87,99 J 9.49 ) Shoppers Drug Mart cosmeticians Lena, Clarice, Tracey and Chery! invite you to join the Beauty Club. Stop by Shoppers Drug Mart ‘in ‘Terrace. and find out how you can join our Beauly: Club and | receive #20 0 worth ofcosmnelios and fragrances free. Join Our Beauty Club and Receive : I . : Wine thncicuare tiie ” : ‘INSTALLATION _+ FINISHING _—— a a rN tama HITACHI _ Syed Poyfgmanie TNJ Sound Systems | _ Audio Video. > Specialists * Gas Fireplaces.& Stoves * Woodburning Fireplaces &. Stoves * Custom Mantels “Osburn * Tile or Marble Finishing * Security © Heatilator - Napoiean - Superior Security - Osburn - Century Mantels | 3756 RIVER DRIVE 635-6477. °1199° | 4721 Lakelse Ave.. Terrace, B.C. 638-1200