Using occupational therapy to help others flourish!
Next week is June 2021. How?! While May is not officially over, it was a good month that highlighted areas that are supported by occupational therapy practitioners. This included a focus on stroke and mental health awareness. As we move forward to June, there is a sense of hope due to vaccine availability and stabilized …
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month and Stroke Awareness month, I have provided a wealth of resources in these two areas, in addition to resources for home care occupational therapy, AOTA and AOTF webinars, and more! These stories have helped my week end on a positive note. Occupational therapy 13-year-old Cedar Rapids girl excited …
May appears to be the month for many observances. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Stroke Awareness Month, contains Teachers’ Appreciation Week, and so much more. In addition to observances, there are also celebrations with Mother’s Day being celebrated this Sunday. I hope everyone is able to …
When your state occupational therapy association sponsors a virtual 5k: NYSOTA Virtual 5K, you sign up! Being a runner, when I registered weeks ago, I was beyond excited to take part in this virtual 5K, which goes to support a state association that is tops in my book! Now, I am here, the day before …
Hopefully, where you live, fall is flexing its 'best season ever' muscle! Where I live, I am at the perfect intersection of fall hues and cooler temperatures. The aesthetics of fall provide my senses with an opportunity to self-calm at an otherwise hectic time. Currently, schools, universities, hospitals, and other community institutions where occupational therapy …
What a busy week! Of course, on what has been one of the busiest weeks of this summer for me, the number of positive stories has increased by quite a bit. Here is a fraction of what I rounded up for this week. Occupational Therapy Presidential Candidate speaks of the positive impact of OT! Speaking …
Evening edition! I hope everyone had a great week and you all are finding ways to enjoy the summer. For me, I justify eating ice cream on a regular basis because summer only lasts three months! I also do quite a bit of reading, which has helped during this time of social distancing. I just …
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 …
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