A large part of the population that we as occupational therapists can work with are people with low vision or impaired vision. Some patients may even start occupational therapy services because of a low vision diagnosis, but other patients may start OT for a different reason, but still have underlying vision problems that affect their […]
Health and wellness among older adults are both very important to maintain during the colder months of the year. As occupational therapists, we have the unique position to help improve our patients’ safety. For regions that experience a freezing and/or snowy winter, here are some tips that could potentially save a life. These tips are […]
Are you an occupational therapist or COTA working with older adults and considering starting your own wellness classes? If so, this article is just for you! This is tailored to therapists working in an established organization and may not apply to OTs that run their own business, but it can still give you plenty of […]
There are scenes many of us have experienced as occupational therapy practitioners at least once in our careers, no matter what OT setting you work in. You open up the supply closet and see the same old uninspiring materials. You find out a surprise discharge barrier and have to assess it ASAP. Your mind is […]
Thank you to Brianna Giruzzi, OTR/L for sharing what her day in the life of a SNF occupational therapist looks like! This article is a great read for any OT students or OT practitioners who are considering working in this rehab setting. A quick note, that since SNF is pronounced “sniff,” we will be referring […]