You tube is a website where people can upload and share videos. Movie clips, TV clips, music clips, amateur content such as video blogging are uploaded by any individuals. There is a filtering in place and potentially offensive content can be viewed only by registered over 18 years of age and above (Retrieved March, 18, 2011 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_tube .
You tube is place where people can learn and explore new thinks.
With this occasion I would like to use online clips on YouTube that explain Arthritis, the most common disability that affects people after a certain age. In my placement as an occupational therapist student, based in community setting I met many people who suffered from Arthritis. Occupational therapists that are based in a community setting are aiming to assist clients with arthritis by taking in consideration their safety and enhance their independence.
1. Here is a clip that briefly explains Osteoarthritis and its possible evolution.
2. The following clip presents a stander bed cane that promotes safety and prevents falls for the elderly. In my placement occupational therapist helped many clients to achieve safety and independence in their home. These were achieved by making available to the client a stander bed cane.
3. Toilet aids and commodes are other type of equipment that promotes safety and comfort to people who experiences difficulties in sitting on and getting off the toilet, due to reduced range of motion and/or pain. In New Zealand people can buy these devices or obtain them through funding.
4. Stocking aids provides independence to people with arthritis.
5. Jar opener is a very used device by people with arthritis.
There are many other devices funded or for sale on the market that can ease peoples life, the ones that suffer from arthritis.
You Tube, (2011), Retrieved, March, 22, 2011, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_tube
References:
Culinare one touch jar opener - amazing! (2008), http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPhYULSfoeg&feature=player_embedded
Etac-Socky-stocking-aids-ENG.wmv, (2010), Retrieved, March, 22, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io3HMZS1xz4&feature=player_embedded
Stander Bed Cane, Promote elderly safety, prevent falls (2009), Retrieved, March, 22, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OeX6GdhhXk&feature=player_embedded
Understanding Arthritis (Arthritis #1) (2008), Retrieved, March, 22, 2011, from
Video Review: Toilet Aids and Commodes (2010), Retrieved, March, 22, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAIERP2RTzc&feature=player_embedded
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