The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) is the nation’s leading nonprofit investing in occupational therapy research and the future research …
Occupation Based & Functional Approaches in SNF
Occupation based treatment ideas feel like they should come easy, but sometimes we find barriers to getting creative and finding …
How to Make Your Own Fall Prevention Bingo Game
By Shannen Marie Coley, MS, OTR/L As established in our previous article on this topic, “5 Reasons to Play Fall …
5 Reasons to Play Fall Prevention Bingo in OT (Adult Rehab)
By Shannen Marie Coley, MS, OTR/L When you Google or Pinterest “nursing home activities” or “inpatient rehab games”, odds are …
Neuroplasticity After Stroke: Use the Research to Get Better Results in OT
Neuroplasticity, strokes and occupational therapy go together like peanut butter and jelly. They all need each other to help maximize …
Volunteering Internationally in Occupational Therapy
Have you ever had wanted explore to volunteering internationally using your occupational therapy skills? Ever dream of exploring cultures, helping …
Alzheimer’s Bathing Battle Tips
Bathing someone with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive impairment is one of the biggest complaints from caregivers. There is fighting, …
When to use a Broda Wheelchair vs a Geri Chair
How do you know when to recommend a Broda Chair over a Geri Chair? As occupational therapy practitioners, sometimes making …
6 Challenges (& Solutions!) for New Travel Occupational Therapy Practitioners
by Sarah Stromsdorfer MS, OTR/L of MyOTSpot.com If you’re thinking about becoming a traveling occupational therapist, there is a lot …
5 “BIG” Things Learned About Treating Patients with Parkinson’s Through LSVT BIG
As three of the faculty for the LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course, we have had the incredible opportunity to …