The DIY Therapist https://thediytherapist.com/ Handmade Occupational Therapy Tools + Projects Mon, 20 Jan 2025 01:10:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/thediytherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-8E4CBF87-CC0C-49B4-913B-945C7C68C7ED.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 The DIY Therapist https://thediytherapist.com/ 32 32 187486810 Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Strategies To Make Your Home Dementia Friendly https://thediytherapist.com/tutorial-dementia-home-safety-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tutorial-dementia-home-safety-strategies https://thediytherapist.com/tutorial-dementia-home-safety-strategies/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 01:03:00 +0000 https://thediytherapist.com/?p=7818 Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Strategies To Make Your Home Dementia Friendly  Learn strategies for making your home safer and more comfortable for a loved one living with dementia.  Plus, download and print a home safety checklist.  The […]

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]]> https://thediytherapist.com/tutorial-dementia-home-safety-strategies/feed/ 0 7818 9+ Fine Motor Exercises Using Chopsticks (video) https://thediytherapist.com/tutorial-9-fine-motor-chopstick-exercises/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tutorial-9-fine-motor-chopstick-exercises https://thediytherapist.com/tutorial-9-fine-motor-chopstick-exercises/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:23:51 +0000 https://thediytherapist.com/?p=4704 9+ At-Home Fine Motor Exercises Using Chopsticks Are you looking for an easy set up, fine motor exercises using items typically found around the home?  Then this project is for you.  Here are 9+ ways […]

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]]> https://thediytherapist.com/tutorial-9-fine-motor-chopstick-exercises/feed/ 0 4704 Orange and Cloves Pomanders: A Fine Motor Project https://thediytherapist.com/pomanders-a-fine-motor-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pomanders-a-fine-motor-project https://thediytherapist.com/pomanders-a-fine-motor-project/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:11:11 +0000 https://thediytherapist.com/?p=7564 Orange and Clove Pomanders: A Fine Motor Project Homemade clove and orange pomanders smell amazing this time of year!  Show off your creativity with friends and family this holiday season for a fun fine motor […]

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]]> https://thediytherapist.com/pomanders-a-fine-motor-project/feed/ 0 7564 Top 15 DIY Stroke Recovery Aids https://thediytherapist.com/stroke-recovery-aids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stroke-recovery-aids https://thediytherapist.com/stroke-recovery-aids/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:55:26 +0000 https://thediytherapist.com/?p=7365 Top 15 DIY Stroke Recovery Aids Improve independence in daily living skills with these 15 DIY stroke recovery aids.  These adaptive tools can assist individuals in gaining independence in self care skills. Such skills include […]

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]]> https://thediytherapist.com/stroke-recovery-aids/feed/ 0 7365 DIY Universal Cuff: A Daily Living Grasping Aid https://thediytherapist.com/universal-cuff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-cuff https://thediytherapist.com/universal-cuff/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:00:18 +0000 https://thediytherapist.com/?p=7289 DIY Universal Cuff: A Daily Living Grasping Aid Universal cuffs help individuals with limited fine motor control and grip strength, maintain a hold on everyday utensils with ease.  This type of daily living aid can […]

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]]> https://thediytherapist.com/universal-cuff/feed/ 0 7289 DIY Bed Ladder: A Bed Mobility Aid https://thediytherapist.com/diy-bed-ladder-a-bed-mobility-aid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-bed-ladder-a-bed-mobility-aid https://thediytherapist.com/diy-bed-ladder-a-bed-mobility-aid/#comments Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:31:36 +0000 https://thediytherapist.com/?p=6772 Improve Bed Mobility With The DIY Bed Ladder Bed ladders are designed to help individuals sit up and lay down in bed with more ease and independence.  This quick and easy do-it-yourself adaptive equipment project […]

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]]> https://thediytherapist.com/diy-bed-ladder-a-bed-mobility-aid/feed/ 2 6772 MagZip Magnetic Inclusive Replacement Zipper: An Adaptive Clothing Tutorial https://thediytherapist.com/diy-magzip-magnetic-inclusive-zipper-an-adaptive-clothing-tutorial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-magzip-magnetic-inclusive-zipper-an-adaptive-clothing-tutorial https://thediytherapist.com/diy-magzip-magnetic-inclusive-zipper-an-adaptive-clothing-tutorial/#respond Sat, 28 Sep 2024 11:36:36 +0000 https://thediytherapist.com/?p=6572 MagZip Magnetic Inclusive Replacement Zipper: An Adaptive Clothing Tutorial Learn how to replace an existing zipper on a jacket with an adaptive magnetic replacement zipper.  This inclusive, magnetic zipper takes away the need to align […]

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]]> https://thediytherapist.com/diy-magzip-magnetic-inclusive-zipper-an-adaptive-clothing-tutorial/feed/ 0 6572 Thumbless Felted Mittens: Adaptive Winterwear https://thediytherapist.com/thumbless-felted-mittens-adaptive-winterwear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thumbless-felted-mittens-adaptive-winterwear https://thediytherapist.com/thumbless-felted-mittens-adaptive-winterwear/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:48:54 +0000 https://thediytherapist.com/?p=6453 Thumbless Mittens: Adaptive Winterwear Find out how to make your own upcycled thumbless mittens using a felted wool sweater.  The purpose of these handy adaptive mittens allows a quick way to facilitate hand insertion into […]

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]]> https://thediytherapist.com/thumbless-felted-mittens-adaptive-winterwear/feed/ 0 6453 Built Up Foam Pencil Grip https://thediytherapist.com/built-up-foam-pencil-grip/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=built-up-foam-pencil-grip https://thediytherapist.com/built-up-foam-pencil-grip/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:06:36 +0000 https://thediytherapist.com/?p=6280 Built Up Foam Pencil Grip: A Handwriting Aid This resource is all about how to make your own built up foam pencil grip handwriting aid.  These built up foam grips not only provide the user […]

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]]> https://thediytherapist.com/built-up-foam-pencil-grip/feed/ 0 6280 Long Handled Mirror: A Diabetes Daily Skin Check Inspection Tool https://thediytherapist.com/long-handled-mirror-a-diabetes-daily-skin-check-inspection-tool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=long-handled-mirror-a-diabetes-daily-skin-check-inspection-tool https://thediytherapist.com/long-handled-mirror-a-diabetes-daily-skin-check-inspection-tool/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:41:15 +0000 https://thediytherapist.com/?p=6244 Long Handled Mirror: A Daily Skin Check Inspection Tool Long handled mirrors are perfect for inspecting skin integrity in hard-to-reach areas such as the feet and backside.  The long handled mirror daily living aid can […]

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