Using occupational therapy to help others flourish!
Hi Summer!! I am sure many of us in some way shape or form have experienced some intense summer weather this week. Hopefully, you all have some way of beating the heat—backyard pool or a nice shaded area outside. I recently read that homebuyers are looking at features of homes in a different light. There …
Happy July 4th Eve! Hasn’t this week felt slow and fast all at the same time?! I had a conversation with a friend and we spoke about the way time is now warped because we do not celebrate holidays in a traditional manner due to social distancing. But, we also discussed the creativity of people …
My favorite part of the week is sharing some of the positive news and stories that I came across during the week. I hope these stories not only inform you, but also provides some good news that you can share with others. Here is some of what I found this week: Occupational Therapy AOTA works …
Source: @MellodyHobson on Twitter Happy Juneteenth! On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, freeing slaves, a pivotal point in the Civil War. The Civil War ended April 9, 1865. On June 19, 1865, the Union soldiers made it to Galveston, TX, a border state, with news that the Civil War had ended …
When I was an undergrad in college, my nightly routine was pretty simple. Part of that routine would involve watching the evening news. Back then (late 90s, early 2000s to date myself!), there were limited news choices and the broadcast news at 6p was the standard option. So, for 30 minutes, I would watch the …
. Hello and welcome to otresearchcorner.com! I am Turquessa, an occupational therapist with 20 years of experience in a variety of settings. I have worked in school systems, home care, nursing homes, acute care hospitals, and subacute care facilities. In addition to my love of occupational therapy, I also enjoy research! While most people’s eyes …
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