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World Occupational Therapy Day
October 27th was World Occupational Therapy Day , and it gave me a moment to pause and reflect on my journey as an occupational therapist. When I first started college, I had never even heard of occupational therapy. But through a career assessment, I discovered this incredible field that views people through such a unique, holistic lens. What drew me in—and continues to inspire me—is that occupational therapy combines science and compassion. It’s evidence-based, yes, but it
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Oct 291 min read
Caregiver burnout
Caring for loved ones is rewarding and also challenging at times. When I was caring for my grandma in my home, I wasn’t always able to...
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Jul 301 min read
Life story book autobiography
An album or notebook like this can be a great way to preserve memories and foster meaningful conversations. This is a book with larger...
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Jul 231 min read
Hydration: do you drink enough water?
There are lots of reasons we don’t drink enough water, but we know how important hydration is to our daily health. Have you tried other...
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Jul 191 min read
Home Modifications Checklist
National Council on Aging has this great graph to help you consider which modifications to consider in your home....
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Jul 171 min read
Staying active: Silver Sneakers
“SilverSneakers is a fitness and wellness program offered at no additional cost to seniors 65+ on eligible Medicare plans that helps you...
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Jul 121 min read
Why do you need an occupational therapist?
As an occupational therapist, I have a unique perspective. OTs are trained to view your life as a whole. We aren’t just looking at your...
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Jul 101 min read
Falls Prevention
National Council On Aging has a falls free check up, a quick and easy way to check for fall risk. https://www.ncoa.org/tools/falls-free-...
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Jul 91 min read
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