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

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