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Occupational Therapy in Stroke & Dementia

Rejina Maniam, Senior Occupational Therapist / Secretary, Melaka General Hospital / Malaysian Occupational Therapy Association

26-Jul-23 16:00

Occupational Therapy in Stroke & Dementia

Conditions like stroke and dementia affect the mental processes of cognition and perception. However, occupational therapy can help these individuals to regain some of these functions. We find out how occupational therapists work with these clients, and what kind of recovery is on the cards, from senior occupational therapist Rejina Maniam.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek, Amanda Loi

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  managing disease,  wellness

Tags:  speech and language,  occupational therapy,  stroke,  dementia,  memory,  neuroplasticity, 


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