If you have osteoarthritis in your hands, he or she will teach you how to hold and lift objects in a way that won't hurt your fingers. In addition, occupational therapy teaches you how to use assistive devices, such as reachers, dressing aids, and walkers.
Patience [pa-tience] as a girls' name is pronounced PAY-shuns. It is of English origin, and the meaning of Patience is enduring, forebearing. Virtue name used since the 16th century. ASSOCIATED WITH virtue, 16th century.
In one of the first modern empirical studies on patience, Mehrabian defined it as the âtendency to be deliberate, steadfast, restrained, and able to endure difficulties (e.g., as when working towards goals)â (Schnitker & Emmons, 2007).