<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Therapy Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Practical occupational therapy guidance to help older adults, families and caregivers manage everyday life with confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.mytherapyhub.com/recipes</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:46:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mytherapyhub.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Occupational Therapy Can Help With Chronic Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pain that goes on for weeks, months, or even years is one of the most exhausting and frustrating things a person can live with. It affects everything — your sleep, your mood, your relationships, your ability to do the simplest of everyday tasks. And for many older adults, chronic pain is a daily reality. But here's something that surprises a lot of people. Occupational therapy is one of the most effective approaches for managing chronic pain  — and yet it remains one of the least talked...]]></description><link>https://www.mytherapyhub.com/post/how-occupational-therapy-can-help-with-chronic-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c84eecaf19906fa17868b2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_3dd1af27f4b24720b593dd200ab4361a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mckeonlisa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Occupational Therapists Assess Memory and Thinking — And Why It Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you or someone you love has been feeling a bit more forgetful lately, or finding it harder to concentrate or keep track of things — it can feel really worrying. The good news is that there are people whose whole job is to help figure out what's going on and, more importantly, what to do about it. One of those people is an occupational therapist . And the way an OT looks at memory and thinking might surprise you — because it's not about sitting in a clinic answering tricky questions. It's...]]></description><link>https://www.mytherapyhub.com/post/how-occupational-therapists-assess-memory-and-thinking-and-why-it-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c7fcf9495b613043515e20</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:11:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_55162430a3bb48a7bafd232b51c91262~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mckeonlisa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is an Occupational Therapist — And Why You Might Need One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask most people what an occupational therapist does and you'll get a puzzled look, a hesitant guess, or someone saying "something to do with work, is it?" And honestly? That's completely understandable. Occupational therapy is one of the most useful and wide-ranging healthcare professions out there — and one of the least understood. So let's fix that. Because if you or someone you love is finding daily life a little harder than it used to be, an occupational therapist might be exactly the...]]></description><link>https://www.mytherapyhub.com/post/what-is-an-occupational-therapist-and-why-you-might-need-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c7e4e35ed83abd8bc154ef</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:31:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ae59384f9934036856b05b4191b1275.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mckeonlisa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep and Ageing — Why It Changes and What You Can Do About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spend roughly a third of our lives asleep. And yet, for so many older adults, a good night's sleep can feel like a distant memory. If you find yourself waking earlier than you'd like, lying awake in the middle of the night, or feeling exhausted despite spending plenty of time in bed — you are absolutely not alone. But here's something that might surprise you. Sleep is actually a major focus of occupational therapy.  Why? Because when sleep suffers, everything suffers — your ability to get...]]></description><link>https://www.mytherapyhub.com/post/sleep-and-ageing-why-it-changes-and-what-you-can-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c7e3113b87f276336c8ec8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_0b16aee94b6e490aa2e68a1afd48beec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mckeonlisa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loneliness and Ageing — The Hidden Health Risk Nobody Talks About Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all know that eating well, staying active, and getting enough sleep are good for our health. But there's another factor that's just as important — and it doesn't get nearly enough attention. Feeling connected to other people matters enormously for our health as we age.  And when that connection starts to fade, the effects can be surprisingly serious.   It's More Common Than You Think Loneliness isn't a niche problem. It's one of the most widespread challenges facing older adults today —...]]></description><link>https://www.mytherapyhub.com/post/loneliness-and-ageing-the-hidden-health-risk-nobody-talks-about-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c7de515ed83abd8bc147fe</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:04:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_acf2516f0d224560a33be7a4e013d091~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mckeonlisa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Music for Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music can be very helpful for people with dementia. It can reach parts of the brain that are still working, even when memory and thinking are getting harder. Introduction Think of music like a special key. A song from childhood or a favorite tune can sometimes unlock memories, feelings, or even words that seem hard to find at other times. For many people with dementia, music can bring comfort, joy, and a sense of connection. Dementia affects memory, thinking, and daily life. But music can...]]></description><link>https://www.mytherapyhub.com/post/the-benefits-of-music-for-dementia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c7d1b94b5dfe0bfdaf93c7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:28:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_500eb40b611344dea59b93298aa2fcfa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mckeonlisa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neuroplasticity in Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neuroplasticity means the brain can change, grow, and make new connections. Even when a person has dementia, the brain may still be able to adapt in small ways and use other pathways to help with thinking and daily tasks. Introduction The brain is a lot like a busy city full of roads. If one road is damaged, cars may take a different route. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s version of finding new routes when some of its usual pathways do not work as well anymore. Dementia is a condition that...]]></description><link>https://www.mytherapyhub.com/post/neuroplasticity-in-dementia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c7cf313b87f276336c6505</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:59:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a76611_24905a9b00664693a16b5d1dde31400f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mckeonlisa</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>