Cooking and eating are such integral parts of our daily lives and these activities can take different forms depending on our routines, values, and preferences. Some of us may lead busy lives with little time for cooking, which requires us to order food or eat pre-prepared meals on most days. Others may be preparing elaborate meals everyday for multiple family members, and some may need complete assistance with preparation of and eating their meals. Others may lack the accessi

If you're recovering from a motor vehicle accident, workplace injury, concussion, or another condition, you may notice that poor air quality affects how you feel overall.

Brain Injury Awareness Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the realities faced by individuals living with brain injuries.

When we stay in one position for too long, certain muscles become overworked while others become underused. Over time, this imbalance can affect posture, joint function, and overall comfort. The key is consistency. A quick reset done a few times a day can be more effective than a single long stretch at the end of it.

Music has a powerful connection to the brain and body. In a rehabilitation setting, this connection can be used in practical and measurable ways.

Rehabilitation is evolving rapidly, and Occupational Therapy is at the forefront of this transformation.

At NCCO Rehabilitation Services, inclusion is not a campaign or a moment in time. It is a core value that guides how we support individuals, families, and communities through Occupational Therapy, Case Management, and Rehabilitation Support Services.

If you’re an Occupational Therapist seeking work that aligns with both your clinical skills and your personal values, NCCO would love to connect.

Here’s what you should know to stay safe this winter, from an OT’s perspective.

March is a busy month which celebrates both international women’s day and brain health awareness week. In this industry, we see a number of brain-related injuries following a motor vehicle collision (MVC) including concussions and post concussion syndrome. Concussion symptoms normally resolve within several days to several weeks. However, we commonly see individuals who have been diagnosed with a concussion post MVC, develop a condition called post concussion syndrome (PCS).

Falls are the most common preventable injury in Canada 1 . According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, there were almost 654,000 reported emergency department (ED) visits for injuries sustained after unintentional falls, accounting for almost a third of all reported ED visits for injury and trauma in 2017 2 . While unintentional falls are typically associated with the older adult population, falls are common in younger individuals as well. In fact, when lookin

October is Occupational Therapy month. At NCCO our team of Occupational Therapists takes great pride in the work that we do. We work with our clients to co-create functional goals, and then through assessment of person, context, and occupation, we implement treatment strategies to help them work towards their goals. However, this is unlikely what comes to mind when you first hear “Occupational Therapist”. Often, individuals are quick to think our role exclusively includes ret

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a “state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. The WHO goes on to describe that the enjoyment of health is a fundamental right for all people and that the attainment of health is key for peace and security. Every year on April 7, the WHO celebrates World Health Day to bring attention to various topics of health and how individuals globally can better achie

On March 18th, we celebrate World Sleep Day, an annual event intended to celebrate the importance of sleep as well as raise awareness of the issues related to sleep. This year’s slogan is Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World. As occupational therapists, we recognize that our quality and amount of sleep can not only impact our mental health and well-being, but also our daily functional performance. Sleep and daytime functioning are very closely interrelated, and a disturbanc

This March marks the 2 year anniversary since the onset of COVID-19. The pandemic has had long lasting effects on the health and well-being of all Canadians, and individuals experiencing homelessness are no exception. COVID-19 has placed a spotlight on the issue of homelessness in Canada by showing that individuals without safe housing options have been disproportionately affected, and the ongoing struggles of these individuals have been intensified since the pandemic. March

February is Psychology month, which is a time to celebrate how continued advances in the science of psychology contribute to individuals leading happy and healthy lives. Psychology is a science that focuses on better understanding the thoughts, feelings, and emotions of an individual. When you hear about psychological treatment, your immediate thoughts likely go to practitioners such as psychologists and psychiatrists. Certainly, these colleagues are the important foundation

It is February, which everyone knows as the month of love. While February 14th is commonly used as a day to celebrate romantic love, its genuine purpose is to celebrate love in all types of relationships including our love for family members and friendships. As occupational therapists, we recognize the importance of celebrating the many types of relationships in our lives. Different types of relationships (i.e., coworkers, school mates, family, neighbours, local coffee shop b