VIP Therapy

09/06/2026

If your aging parent lives alone, this is one simple piece of technology that could give you BOTH a little more peace of mind. ❤️

One of my biggest concerns with seniors living independently is this: What happens if they need help and their phone isn’t nearby?

An Amazon Alexa/Echo can be set up so your parent can use their voice to call a family member or caregiver without having to find their phone.

You can also set up features like Drop In, allowing an approved family member to connect through the Echo, and designate an emergency contact for additional support.

Imagine your parent falls in the kitchen while their phone is charging in the bedroom. Being able to simply say, “Alexa, call my daughter” could make a huge difference.

Technology doesn’t replace good safety planning—but when we use it intentionally, it can help our aging parents maintain their independence while giving us another way to stay connected.

Save this for your parents’ home and send it to someone with an aging loved one living alone.

09/05/2026

One of the biggest clues about how you're aging? **How fast you walk.** 👇

Here’s a simple test I run with almost every new client: the **Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test.**

You start seated in a standard armchair. When I say “Go,” you:

➡️ Stand up
➡️ Walk 10 feet at your normal pace
➡️ Turn around
➡️ Walk back
➡️ Turn and sit down

The clock starts when you begin and stops once you’re seated again.

The TUG isn’t just measuring how fast you walk. It looks at several important parts of functional mobility, including **standing up, walking, turning, balance, and safely sitting back down.**

Your time can help a physical therapist identify mobility limitations and potential fall risk. Age is also important when interpreting your results.

**Want to know how your TUG time compares to others your age? Check the information above and see how you did. 👇**

Try it and let me know how you did in the comments!



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Just had a recent surgery? New onset of pain? Or had a decline in mobility and balance? Still struggling? Reach out today to see how we can help.

567-454-1046 or [www.vipseniorcarespecialists.com](http://www.vipseniorcarespecialists.com)

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Ways to help prevent UTIs! This is not for every mobility level and not medical advice. Consult your doctor and therapist for what is best for you!

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Just had a recent surgery? New onset of pain? Or had a decline in mobility and balance? Still struggling? Reach out today to see how we can help.

567-454-1046 or www.vipseniorcarespecialists.com

09/03/2026

I’m hiring! Looking for a PRN PT/PTA!

PRN Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist
Assistant – In-Home Wellness
Locations: Bowling Green & Findlay, Ohio
Position: PRN

We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join
our growing wellness team providing one-on-one, in-home wellness services to older adults in
the Bowling Green and Findlay areas.
This is a wellness-based position focused on helping clients maintain strength, mobility,
balance, confidence, and independence in the comfort of their own homes. This is a great
opportunity for a PT/PTA who enjoys working with older adults, values personalized care, and
wants a flexible position outside of the traditional insurance-based therapy model.

Responsibilities
• Travel to clients' homes to provide individualized wellness and exercise sessions
• Work one-on-one with clients on strength, balance, mobility, flexibility, and endurance
• Provide functional exercise and fall-prevention programming based on the client's home
environment and individual goals
• Modify exercises based on each client's abilities and needs
• Educate and encourage clients on maintaining an active, independent lifestyle
• Identify opportunities to improve safety and mobility within the home
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, and our wellness team
• Maintain a high level of professionalism while working independently in clients' homes

Requirements
• Current Ohio PT or PTA license in good standing
• PTAs must also hold a current personal training certification
• Must carry your own professional liability insurance
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to clients' homes within the Bowling
Green or Findlay service areas
• Experience working with older adults is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, professional, and comfortable working independently
• Passion for preventative wellness, healthy aging, and helping older adults maintain their
independence

Schedule
This is a PRN position with flexible scheduling based on client needs.
In-home opportunities are currently available in Bowling Green and Findlay, Ohio, with the
potential for additional clients and hours as our wellness programs continue to grow.
This position is ideal for a PT or PTA looking for flexible supplemental income without the
traditional clinic environment, while building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients.

09/03/2026

UTI discussions

09/03/2026

Want to age safely and independently in your own home? Walking alone isn't enough. 👇

Are you doing any stretching or strengthening? Those are what actually protect your muscle mass, bone density, flexibility, and balance, the things that keep you independent long term.



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Just had a recent surgery? New onset of pain? Or had a decline in mobility and balance? Still struggling? Reach out today to see how we can help.

567-454-1046 or www.vipseniorcarespecialists.com

09/01/2026

When you retire, don't just retire to a date. Retire to a plan. 👇

Strength training, good nutrition, staying social, getting outside, these are the things that determine whether your retirement years are active and independent, or spent needing help with basic daily tasks.

What's your plan?



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Just had a recent surgery? New onset of pain? Or had a decline in mobility and balance? Still struggling? Reach out today to see how we can help.

567-454-1046 or www.vipseniorcarespecialists.com

08/31/2026

Do you know the signs of a UTI in the elderly? This is not for every mobility level and not medical advice. Consult your doctor and therapist for what is best for you!

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Just had a recent surgery? New onset of pain? Or had a decline in mobility and balance? Still struggling? Reach out today to see how we can help.

567-454-1046 or www.vipseniorcarespecialists.com

08/29/2026

One fall can completely change the rest of someone's life. As a PT, I'm usually called in after it already happened. 👇

The truth is, what you do in your 60s and 70s for your balance, strength, and mobility directly shapes what your 80s and 90s look like.

Don't wait for the fall to start building strength.



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Just had a recent surgery? New onset of pain? Or had a decline in mobility and balance? Still struggling? Reach out today to see how we can help.

567-454-1046 or www.vipseniorcarespecialists.com