Whether you are an OT working with a young child with cerebral palsy or an aging adult with multiple sclerosis, adaptive equipment has its place in occupational therapy intervention across the lifespan and for multiple health-related conditions. For OT students or new graduates, incorporating adaptive equipment education into therapy may seem overwhelming at first…simply because […]
Occupational therapists are often known as the go-to experts when it comes to helping our patients be as independent as possible with their activities of daily living. Recommending adaptive equipment for eating/self-feeding is one way to promote more independence in one of life’s most important occupations. Many of us have worked with patients with new […]
Have you ever considered starting your own durable medical equipment loan program but you aren’t sure where to start? We’re featuring two OTs who have done just this and will show you how. Huge thanks to Hannah Wieger, OTR/L and Melissa Kimmerling, OTR/L for showing us the ins and outs of DME loan programs with […]