Productivity. Ugh. I almost don’t even want to say the word out loud… In all actuality, I feel it shouldn’t …
7 Steps to Make it “Stick” When Teaching Tech to Older Adults
As occupational therapy practitioners, we are well equipped with strategies and tips to adapt environments and activities for individuals. As …
3 Reasons to Decorate a Walker in OT
When you Google “decorating a walker,” all sorts of things pop up like: “bedazzling walkers,” “pimp my walker,” “decorate rollator,” …
Stereognosis Intervention in OT: How to Up & Down Grade, Part 3
We are now digging into how to grade a stereognosis intervention when you are working with adults in OT, PLUS a …
3 Tips to Help Caregivers Carry Out Home Modifications
by Maria Lindbergh, MOT, ECHM, OTR/L Occupational therapy caregiver training – it can be tough. I don’t know about you, …
PRN OT: Pros and Cons
In this inaugural “Speaking of OT” Betweenisode on the Seniors Flourish Podcast, Mandy and Sarah chat about the pros and …
SNF OT Practitioner: 6 Lessons Learned Within My First 6 Months
by Mary Kate Carroll OTR I’ve been working at my facility for a little over half a year now, and let …
Pain and Occupational Therapy: 4 Ways to Help Avoid Catastrophization
by Janie Oyakawa, OTR Catastrophizing: A psychological experience regarding pain that includes being unable to focus on anything else but …
How OTs Can Promote Resilience After a Stroke
Learn how occupational therapy practitioners can help our patients with a stroke be resilient, stay positive and tackle depressive symptoms. Guest …
Understanding Dementia in Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is such an amazing profession to address the challenges of our patients with dementia. But how can we …