Feasibility of telehealth-delivered home safety evaluations for caregivers of clients with dementia.
OT Research Article Spotlight: Safety evaluation using telehealth.
Ending the week on a positive note…
Out of the mouth of babes: “In 2020, the months of April, May, June, July, and August were like the L, M, N, O, P of the alphabet!” Yes, indeed. While the rest of the summer months have flown by, September has been quite sluggish! But, with fall right around the corner, I am sure …
APA 7th Edition Reference Resources
The other day, I was completing a short article for publication that had about 20+ citations in the document and I had an a-ha moment. One weakness of mine is citing work as I write. I always leave citing for after I finish the written work; and in the end, completing the references using APA …
Ending the week on a positive note…
September 11, 2001 is a date where just about everyone can clearly provide where they were when everything changed. At the time, I was in NYC. It was a clear, beautiful morning as I made my way to work taking the NYC subway. When working with my second client of the day, a colleague shared …
Reading as an Occupation…What I read in August
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Publisher: Celadon Books; First Edition (February 5, 2019) This. Book. Michaelides tells the story of Alicia and her stay in a mental facility due to becoming mute following an incident between Alicia and her husband Gabriel. Alicia’s story unfolds with the assistance of Theo, a psychotherapist working at the facility …
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Ending the week on a positive note…
Hello September?! How?! I think at this point, most college students are back in school and parents are getting ready to work with the new school plan of their child or children. The resiliency of everyone during this time is so inspiring. This is a busy time of the year for occupational therapy, committees, education, …
OT/OTA Admission Series Part 2: Strategies for Academic Success in an OT/OTA Program
Dear (Insert your name here), Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Occupational Therapy Program. You did it! Your hard work paid off and you got into an OT/OTA Program! Now what? The nice thing about occupational therapy is that you are entering a profession. This is not just a job, this is your future, …
Ending the week on a positive note…
The nice thing about occupational therapy practitioners is the versatility of our profession. Occupational therapy practitioners work in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and hand centers. The list can really go on if you include non-traditional sites such as community centers, transitional housing, or group homes. The list grows even longer if you …
OT Research Spotlight
What is the impact of screen time on children's fine motor and visual perceptual skills? This research study compares the visual perceptual and fine motor skills between children that use electronic tablets and those that do not use tablets. The results are interesting, pointing to areas for further exploration by occupational therapy students and intervention …
Ending the week on a positive note…
Does anyone else feel like this week was a blur? Everyday felt the same and today doesn’t even feel like a Friday! The news this week was low key as well, which I will take. These past few months have been a whirlwind and I am sure the next few weeks will require some adjustments …
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