As occupational therapy practitioners, we give a lot of advice that we ourselves might not always take. We recommend home exercise programs even though we may not be able to carve out the time to work out as much as we would like. We recommend finding the simplest, safest way to complete a task even […]
If you’re currently applying to occupational therapy school, or you will soon be applying to OT school, this post was written just for you! I was inspired to write this article when I was a new occupational therapist, highlighting the mistakes I personally made when applying to OT school so you don’t have to go […]
Are you thinking about becoming an occupational therapist? If so, you might be wondering, in today’s landscape, “Are fewer people applying to OT school?” Don’t worry, we’re here to answer this question for you and give you some additional insight on the OT school application process. We’ll also dive into what this means for the […]
The occupational therapy discipline is built on several foundational theories that are fascinating, but they can also feel drawn out and extremely challenging to digest. Because of this, we’ve decided to assist OT students, OTA students, and OT practitioners by providing summarized highlights of the OT frames of reference all in one place. But first, […]
Whether you work as an occupational therapist or COTA in home health, outpatient, acute care, rehab, or in a long term care facility, you will certainly encounter patients with a dementia diagnosis or co-morbidity. If you work primarily with older adults, this might even be a large percentage of your patients. In this article, I […]
Identifying dementia in its early stages is essential and understanding these signs is key to offering the right kind of support. Early dementia testing isn’t just about getting a diagnosis—it’s about opening doors to timely interventions that can enhance long-term quality of life. From memory lapses that interrupt daily activities to trouble completing simple tasks, […]
Having survived several challenging years of occupational therapy school, we have to be honest…learning about theories, models, and frameworks in school isn’t always one of the most fun or exciting aspects of becoming an OT. However, after practicing occupational therapy for several years now, it’s now easy for us to see the importance of these […]