We discuss why a Stage 1 is trickier than you think, the "traffic jam" caused by those pesky donut cushions, and how to advocate for high-level seating (like Broda) without sounding like you're threatening the facility's bottom line.

Whether you're a student or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with "Aha!" moments for geriatric care.

• Immersion vs. Envelopment: It's not just about sinking; it's about how the cushion "hugs" those bony prominences.
• Adaptive > Corrective: In geriatric and neuro care, sometimes we need to conform the chair to the person to prevent pain and skin breakdown.
• Perfusion is King: "Good blood in, bad stuff out." If the seating stops that flow, we've got a problem.

• The Decision Tree: Grab your Pressure Injury Prevention & Seating Algorithm here.
• The Cheat Sheet: Need help with documentation? Use the Clinical Justification Guide to find those insurance-approved "buzzwords."

Today, I'm joined by Jenna Barber, MOT, OTR/L, BCPR, a neuro specialist who lives in the tension between high-level stroke research and the grit of acute care. We're pulling back the curtain on why "just doing the ADL" isn't enough for cortical rewiring. We're talking about the 300-rep goal, the controversy of compensation vs. restoration, and how to stay client-centered when the system just wants you to check a box.

• The 17-Year Gap: Why it takes nearly two decades for research to hit the clinic floor and how we can bridge that gap today.
• Restoration vs. Compensation: Navigating the controversy—when do we use "hemi-techniques" and when do we demand more from the affected side?
• The 300 Rep Rule: Why Jenna aims for hundreds of repetitions (even if it's just rubbing a washcloth on a thigh) to drive real neural change.
• Neuro-Priming 101: How to use high-intensity mobility, aerobics, or mirror therapy to "warm up" the brain before you ever touch a functional task.
• The $30 Amazon Hack: Creative ways to simulate expensive mobile arm supports when you're working in a rural facility or on a tight budget.
• OTs as the "Walking" Experts: A "high horse" moment on why functional mobility is firmly in our scope and how it acts as a motor primer for upper extremity work.

1. Repetition is King: If the brain is going to rewire, we have to move beyond one or two attempts at a shirt. Pick a sub-component of the task and hit it 100 times.
2. Be the Team Player (with a Bias): We are the upper extremity experts. If we don't advocate for the arm, who will?
3. Clinical Judgment > Textbooks: Use FES, robotics, or even a simple towel on a table to grade the task so your patient can get those reps in, regardless of their impairment level.

• @neuro_otpt_nerds (Jenna's content for evidence-based insights)
• Salia Rehab (Jenna's continuing education courses)
• Equipped Me OT (Shoutout to Lindsay for the computer arm assist hack!)

If you're an OT Accelerator member, don't forget to log in and complete the post-course quiz for a CEU.

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Also, be sure to check out the free resources available at OTflourish.com, including quick references, documentation and goal writing guides, treatment ideas, and helpful tools to support you in your OT practice working with older adults.

And if you're ready to take your practice to the next level, the OT Accelerator is here for you! It's the #1 resource and OT mentorship community for OT practitioners and students working in geriatric settings. Inside, you'll get access to evidence-based resources, treatment ideas, and a supportive community to help you feel confident and capable in your practice.

Learn more and join today at OTflourish.com/membership

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Your feedback helps us continue bringing valuable content to the OT ]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/to-flourish-podcast/2896996 06915478-9b77-4cbc-9103-306308a854c7 2572 full 2 2 11 11 false Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:31:33 GMT This podcast episode delves into the integration of animal-assisted therapy within occupational therapy (OT). Featuring experts Dr. Macy Burr OTD, OTR/L and Dr. Taylor Chasten Griffin PhD, the episode explores how therapy dogs contribute to therapeutic outcomes. Highlighting various settings, from schools to assisted living facilities, it emphasizes the motivational and engagement benefits animals provide. The discussion includes the importance of standardized terminology, differentiating 'animal assisted interventions' from other terms, and the unique relationship between therapy animals and patients, providing a new dimension to occupational therapy practices.

Resources:

• Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals
• Therapy Animal Certification for Professionals

If you're an OT Accelerator member, don't forget to log in and complete the post-course quiz for a CEU.

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Also, be sure to check out the free resources available at OTflourish.com, including quick references, documentation and goal writing guides, treatment ideas, and helpful tools to support you in your OT practice working with older adults.

And if you're ready to take your practice to the next level, the OT Accelerator is here for you! It's the #1 resource and OT mentorship community for OT practitioners and students working in geriatric settings. Inside, you'll get access to evidence-based resources, treatment ideas, and a supportive community to help you feel confident and capable in your practice. 

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This episode explores how video games are rapidly becoming a crucial, evidence-based tool in our OT arsenal. Forget the old misconceptions; gaming is a powerful, functional, and meaningful occupation.

Why is this important for us?

• Engagement: Gaming dramatically boosts client motivation and adherence.
• Skill Building: It provides a "just right challenge" for cognitive, visual, motor, and social skills.
• Relevance: As leisure evolves, we must embrace technology to provide truly effective, client-centered care.

The message is clear: Video games aren't just entertainment; they're therapeutic media that foster connection and functional gains. It's time for us OTPs to confidently trade in the stereotype for a strategy that meets our older adults right where they are.

Who's ready to press start on a new treatment idea?

Resources:

TheRehabAcrcade.com

If you're an OT Accelerator member, don't forget to log in and complete the post-course quiz for a CEU.

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Also, be sure to check out the free resources available at OTflourish.com, including quick references, documentation and goal writing guides, treatment ideas, and helpful tools to support you in your OT practice working with older adults.

And if you're ready to take your practice to the next level, the OT Accelerator is here for you! It's the #1 resource and OT mentorship community for OT practitioners and students working in geriatric settings. Inside, you'll get access to evidence-based resources, treatment ideas, and a supportive community to help you feel confident and capable in your practice. 

Learn more and join today at OTflourish.com/membership

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• Instagram: @OT.Flourish
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Joined by certified OT assistant Corrin Campbell BS, COTA/L, they delve into strategies for preventing cognitive decline by combining cognitive stimulation and physical activity. They emphasize the importance of a holistic approach, incorporating various factors like nutrition, sleep, and social engagement to strengthen cognitive reserves. They also discuss the challenges practitioners face and how they can find inspiration and confidence in their practice by helping clients lead cognitively healthy lives.

If you're an OT Accelerator member, don't forget to log in and complete the post-course quiz for a CEU.

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Also, be sure to check out the free resources available at OTflourish.com, including quick references, documentation and goal writing guides, treatment ideas, and helpful tools to support you in your OT practice working with older adults.

And if you're ready to take your practice to the next level, the OT Accelerator is here for you! It's the #1 resource and OT mentorship community for OT practitioners and students working in geriatric settings. Inside, you'll get access to evidence-based resources, treatment ideas, and a supportive community to help you feel confident and capable in your practice. 

Learn more and join today at OTflourish.com/membership

Connect with OT Flourish:

• Website: OTFlourish.com
• Instagram: @OTFlourish
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If you're an OT Accelerator member, don't forget to log in and complete the post-course quiz for a CEU.

This conversation is full of real talk, encouragement, and immediately useful tips to help you care for yourself while you care for others.

• Dfree Bladder Scanner
• AskSamie
• OT Connected

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Also, be sure to check out the free resources available at OTflourish.com, including quick references, documentation and goal writing guides, treatment ideas, and helpful tools to support you in your OT practice working with older adults.

And if you're ready to take your practice to the next level, the OT Accelerator is here for you! It's the #1 resource and OT mentorship community for OT practitioners and students working in geriatric settings. Inside, you'll get access to evidence-based resources, treatment ideas, and a supportive community to help you feel confident and capable in your practice. 

Learn more and join today at OTflourish.com/membership

Connect with OT Flourish:

• Website: OTFlourish.com
• Instagram: @OTFlourish
• Facebook: OT Flourish

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I'm joined by Deanna M. Ottinger, ppOTD, OTR/L, CAPS, LSVT BIG, Associate Professor at Milligan University in Northeast Tennessee. Deanna shares how her interest in gratitude and stress management began while supporting her graduate students—and how that work can benefit all of us. Her OT passions include neuro rehab, low-end home modifications, and, of course, long walks on the beach.

• 🚨 The early signs and symptoms of burnout
• 🧠 The powerful mindset shifts that can keep you grounded
• 🌬️ How breathwork and mindfulness can calm your nervous system
• 🧰 Practical strategies like micro-breaks, transition rituals, and peer support

If you're an OT Accelerator member, don't forget to log in and complete the post-course quiz for a CEU.

This conversation is full of real talk, encouragement, and immediately useful tips to help you care for yourself while you care for others.

• Box Breathing Technique

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Also, be sure to check out the free resources available at OTflourish.com, including quick references, documentation and goal writing guides, treatment ideas, and helpful tools to support you in your OT practice working with older adults.

And if you're ready to take your practice to the next level, the OT Accelerator is here for you! It's the #1 resource and OT mentorship community for OT practitioners and students working in geriatric settings. Inside, you'll get access to evidence-based resources, treatment ideas, and a supportive community to help you feel confident and capable in your practice. 

Learn more and join today at OTflourish.com/membership

Connect with OT Flourish:

• Website: OTFlourish.com
• Instagram: @OTFlourish
• Facebook: OT Flourish

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Key Takeaways:

• Backward Chaining: A powerful technique for improving patient independence, especially for neuro clients.
• Effective Intervention: Focus on task completion from the final step backward to build confidence and skills.
• Neuro-Rehabilitation: Tailor your approach to each patient's needs for optimal outcomes.
• Practical Tips for OTs: Learn how to implement these techniques in real-life therapy settings.

Resources:

• OT Accelerator Membership – Join for mentorship, community, and more!
• New to Neuro – Neurorehabilitation mentorship for OT practitioners.
• Follow Jessica and @new.to.neuro on Instagram!

If you're an OT Accelerator member, don't forget to log in and complete the post-course quiz for a CEU.

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Also, be sure to check out the free resources available at OTflourish.com, including quick references, documentation and goal writing guides, treatment ideas, and helpful tools to support you in your OT practice working with older adults.

And if you're ready to take your practice to the next level, the OT Accelerator is here for you! It's the #1 resource and OT mentorship community for OT practitioners and students working in geriatric settings. Inside, you'll get access to evidence-based resources, treatment ideas, and a supportive community to help you feel confident and capable in your practice. 

Learn more and join today at OTflourish.com/membership

Connect with OT Flourish:

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• Instagram: @OTFlourish
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EMR Limitations Dont let dropdown menus box you incustomize when possible.

Goal Formats Use COAST, SMART, or RHUMBA to fit client needs.

Outcome Measures Matter Tie goals to measurable progress with tools like the Caregiver Self-Assessment Questionnaire.

Mastering OT Goal Writing The Ultimate Guide and Goal Bank for Adult Rehab ebook: Launching next week!

Caregiver Self-Assessment Questionnaire: Great for tracking caregiver stress and setting meaningful goals.

If youre an OT Accelerator member, dont forget to log in and complete the post-course quiz for a CEU.

Also, be sure to check out the free resources available at OTflourish.com, including quick references, documentation and goal writing guides, treatment ideas, and helpful tools to support you in your OT practice working with older adults.

And if youre ready to take your practice to the next level, the OT Accelerator is here for you! Its the #1 resource and OT mentorship community for OT practitioners and students working in geriatric settings. Inside, youll get access to evidence-based resources, treatment ideas, and a supportive community to help you feel confident and capable in your practice.

Learn more and join today at OTflourish.com/membership

Connect with OT Flourish

• Website OTFlourish.com
• Instagram @OTFlourish
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Key Takeaways:

• How to mentally and emotionally prepare for Level II fieldwork
• The biggest surprises students encountered during their rotations
• Time management strategies for balancing documentation, learning, and self-care
• How to build strong relationships with supervisors and ask for feedback
• Tips for staying organized and managing stress throughout the experience

If you're an OT Accelerator member, don't forget to log in and complete the post-course quiz for a CEU.

Resources & Links:

• OT Accelerator Membership – Get mentorship, treatment ideas, and confidence-building resources for working in geriatrics
• In-Room Treatment Ideas blog post
• Patient Refusals blog post

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Also, be sure to check out the free resources available at OTflourish.com, including quick references, documentation and goal writing guides, treatment ideas, and helpful tools to support you in your OT practice working with older adults.

And if you're ready to take your practice to the next level, the OT Accelerator is here for you! It's the #1 resource and OT mentorship community for OT practitioners and students working in geriatric settings. Inside, you'll get access to evidence-based resources, treatment ideas, and a supportive community to help you feel confident and capable in your practice. 

Learn more and join today at OTflourish.com/membership

Connect with OT Flourish:

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We cover the three core components of EBPresearch evidence, clinical expertise, and client valuesand offer practical tips for integrating EBP into your practice without feeling overwhelmed.

Key Takeaways

• What EBP is and why its essential for confident decision-making.
• How to balance research, experience, and client values in treatment.
• Strategies to make EBP easier to implement in your daily routine.

Resources

• OT Accelerator membership
• PubMed OTseeker, and evidence-based research tools
• Evidence Based Practice in Occupational Therapy Embracing Excellence blog post

Take action today by researching an intervention for a client or sharing EBP strategies with a colleague. If youre an OT Accelerator member, dont forget to log in and complete the post-course quiz for a CEU.

Also, be sure to check out the free resources available at OTflourish.com, including quick references, documentation and goal writing guides, treatment ideas, and helpful tools to support you in your OT practice working with older adults.

And if youre ready to take your practice to the next level, the OT Accelerator is here for you! Its the #1 resource and OT mentorship community for OT practitioners and students working in geriatric settings. Inside, youll get access to evidence-based resources, treatment ideas, and a supportive community to help you feel confident and capable in your practice.

Learn more and join today at OTflourish.com/membership.

Lets navigate, innovate and flourish together!

Whether you're a new grad feeling overwhelmed or a seasoned therapist looking for fresh inspiration, this podcast is here to support you with real-life strategies, practical tips, and a whole lot of encouragement as we navigate the challenges and joys of working with older adults.

Before we dive into everything, be sure to check out the free resources available at OTflourish.com, including quick reference, documentation and goal writing guides, treatment ideas, and helpful tools to support you in your practice.

And if you're ready to take your practice to the next level, the OT Accelerator is here for you! It's the #1 resource and mentorship community for OT practitioners and students working with older adults. Inside, you'll get access to evidence-based resources, treatment ideas, and a supportive community to help you feel confident and capable in your practice.

👉 Learn more and join today at OTflourish.com/membership.

Let's navigate, innovate, and flourish together!

Do you address a client's sexuality or ask how they identify?

These are the questions that we must ask ourselves in order to provide client centered care, keeping in mind AOTA's Vision 2025: "As an inclusive profession, OT maximizes health, well-being and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities, through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living."

Guest Devlynn Neu MS OTR/L shares their passion for bringing awareness and unity within the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as helping OT practitioners feel comfortable addressing sexuality in our practice. 

1. Use neutral terms - "partner," "significant other"
2. Ask "How would you identify yourself?"
3. Start with conversations and being open to learning about 

Inclusive Services for LGBT Older Adults A Practical Guide To Creating Welcoming Agencies

National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

LGBT Aging Change, Challenge and Resilience Power Point

Person-Centered Care for LGBT Older Adults

Be sure to learn more from my guest Devlynn with their "LGBTIA+ 101: What do the letters mean" series on Instagram through @therainbowot, theRainbowOT.com and through their conversation with Sarah from OT4Lyfe Podcast called Inclusion, Education, and All the Colors of the Rainbow.

What I love about this model, is that it really puts the person first - but wait, I know what you are thinking, "I am an OT practitioner and I already do put my patient's needs first!" But wait! Rafael Salazar II, MHS, OTR and owner of Rehab U Practice Solutions digs in, gives some examples, and shows us how to use this model to maximize our outcomes.

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1. Utilizing the biopsychosocial model in occupational therapy can help be a more holistic practitioner
2. Using the biopsychosocial model can help you be more client centered and have better outcomes
3. It can help address more psychological factors in a medical model 

Links, resources and specific recommendations from Rafi

Using Therapeutic Use of Self to Maximize Occupational Therapy Outcomes

Occupational Therapy Documentation: The Ultimate Guide to Simplify Your Documentation

Research:

• The Biopsychosocial Model: Application to Occupational Therapy Practice
• A Biopsychosocial Approach for Addressing Chronic Pain in Everyday Occupational Therapy Practice

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The Learning Lab Membership is the #1 source that helps you save time and feel more confident in your practice through clinical support, HUNDREDS of treatment ideas, patient handouts, resources, EBP journal club + more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab

Listen to the personal story Katherine Ayala OTA, shares about being a caregiver to both her mother and father while finishing up occupational therapy school. Stories like hers give us, as healthcare professionals, a perspective to help us love, forgive, strive and be the best we can be. 

A special thank you to Katherine for sharing her story. 

1. Caregiving is a hard role, especially when it isn't a role you have planned.
2. "Balance" is more than difficult to achieve and having family support helps.
3. Caregiving can change (strengthen and/or stress) family dynamics.

23 popular online and in-person caregiver support groups to share with caregivers

Caring for Yourself or Other Caregivers

Additional information on how to talk to caregivers to help with carrying out recommendations

I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession.

Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode!

The Learning Lab Membership is the #1 source that helps you save time and feel more confident in your practice through clinical support, HUNDREDS of treatment ideas, patient handouts, resources, EBP journal club + more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab

I was fortunate to be able to get some of your questions answered by Sabrena McCarley MBA-SL, OTR/L, CLIPP, RAC-CT, QCP, who not only presents the webinars for AOTA on PDPM, but eat, breathes and sleeps PDPM because of her positions as the Director of Quality, RehabCare, a Board Member at Large of NARA (National Association of Rehab Providers and Agencies), a Medical Advisory Panel Member for the Living In Place Institute and an AOTPAC Ambassador for the AOTA.

She was able to answer those burning questions that you were wondering, clearing up some misconceptions and providing some concrete examples on what we can do as occupational therapy professionals to help us maintain our professionalism, ethics and feel empowered through these changes.

In addition, with the changes, many facilities are increasing group therapy sessions and many of you are looking for group therapy ideas. So, I decided to put together a list of suggested group ideas to get you going, as well as how to justify that working in a group can still target those performance components needed to work toward their goals.

FAQs on PDPM for practitioners to easily access in order to understand what PDPM is and to "arm" themselves with the regulations when speaking with their employer:  https://www.cms.gov/medicare/medicare-fee-for-service-payment/snfpps/pdpm.html

Occupational Therapy Goal Writing, Objective Measures + Goals Bank (for adults!) Ebook

Documentation Series and pdf on Skilled Terminology 

People are searching for group treatment ideas, so some resources include:

1. I created a list of some group therapy ideas and ways to work on components while still focusing on the patient's goals here to download for free,
2. You can become a Learning Lab member with tons of group ideas and brainstorming how to make groups effective, client centered and (dare I say it?!?) FUN and
3. I also share group ideas from time to time on Instagram

Brock Cook OT, the host of the occupational therapy podcast, Occupied, and I dive into these questions and hash out how OT's distinct value is communicated in healthcare, with out patients, our coworkers and communities.

Also, check out all the the occupational therapy podcasts at OTpodcasts.com

Timisha Tross BS, COTA shares how it doesn't have to be hard to put more occupation, creativity and fun into your occupational therapy treatment sessions - especially if you are working in a skilled nursing facility.

Resources:

Timisha's ebook: 12 Case Studies Treatment Intervention and Documentation Examples for Occupational Therapists Working in Skilled Nursing Facilities

OT Dressing Techniques (for Adults!) Using Theraband

Occupation Based Kit Ideas for Your Rehab Department: Print the supply list and start using right away!

Occupation Based OT Treatment Ideas for Men: I always strive for being client-centered, but this gives you some ideas for activities more geared toward men.

Learning Lab members have 16 Occupation Based Treatment Idea Videos and Occupation Based Idea lists in the Clinical Resource Section of the Lab for Balance, Endurance, Strengthening and more. Lab members, click here to access

Podcast: Focusing on Occupation in Occupational Therapy

In this episode, Sarah Putt MA, OTR/L and I talk about how she uses volunteering internationally to sharpen her critical thinking skills, creativity, and giving back to the occupational therapy profession.

Resources

World Federation of Occupational Therapists | WFOT

Connect with Sarah on Instagram or download the OT4Lyfe Podcast at her website

1. If you have an itch to use your occupational therapy skills by volunteering internationally - DO IT!
2. Do your research to find a reputable company to volunteer with that aligns with your ethics and standards
3. You get as much out of it personally as you do professionally

Show Sponsor

SwiftRec is a free tool helping Occupational Therapy practitioners to keep track of the products they recommend, be able to share a link for that product directly with a client or caregiver during a therapy session, and protect clinician personal information like email and cell numbers.

Wanting to LEVEL UP your OT practice?

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Spirituality is included in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, implying the necessity of addressing this in client-centered practice. Guest Emmy Vadnais OTR/L, BCTMB, ARCB discusses how we can integrate spirituality and intuition into our practice, no matter what your affiliation is (or is not).

Resources from the show:

Spirituality Reflections: What Spirituality is and How Can it Impact Health & Healing in OT Practice: Free Reference Sheet

Healing Connections Podcast 

Hemphill, B. (2015). Spiritual Assessments in Occupational Therapy. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1159

OT and Integrative Health Continuing Education Courses

Check out the Holistic OT Community

I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession.

Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode!

Are you looking for MORE OT resources and treatment ideas?

The Learning Lab Membership is the #1 source that helps you save time and feel more confident in your practice through clinical support, treatment ideas, patient handouts, resources, EBP journal club + more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab

Terri Cassidy OTD, OTR/L, Certified Driving Rehab Specialist, discusses what this looks like, as well as how we can work on these goals for our patients to maintain as much independence in community mobility as possible!

Resources from the show:

Practitioner Toolkit: The Role of OT in Driving Rehab

Clinician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers

We Need to Talk: Family Conversations with Older Drivers - "This guidebook gives families easy-to-use, practical information to help them plan ahead and initiate productive and caring conversations with older adults about driving safely."

At the Crossroads: Family Conversations About Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia & Drive - "helps families determine when it's time for loved ones with dementia to stop driving and helps them cope with driving cessation."

GoGoGrandparent website for on demand transportation companies like Lyft into services that help families take better care of older adults.

I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession.

Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode

Are you looking for MORE OT resources and treatment ideas?

The Learning Lab Membership is the #1 source that helps you save time and feel more confident in your practice through clinical support, treatment ideas, patient handouts, resources, EBP journal club + more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab

Learning Lab Membership

OT Toolkit

• Mastering Fieldwork: 7 Tips I Wish I'd Known - Podcast with OT Miri
• 8 Productivity Tips for Occupational Therapists Working in SNFs blog post 
• Productivity Standards (and Ethics!) in Today's Occupational Therapy World podcast 

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Virtual Reality and OT Neurorehabilitation podcast

Fugl Meyer, ARAT & AMAT assessments

Websites:

Evidence-Based Review of Stroke Rehabilitation: ebrsr.com

Shirley Ryan Abilitylab: sralab.org

Research:

Effect of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on Upper Extremity Function 3 to 9 Months After Stroke: The EXCITE Randomized Clinical Trial

I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession.

Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode

Resources:

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Palliative and Hospice Care fact sheet

Talking About the Unspoken: Death & Dying (course from Occupationaltherapy.com). 

The Care for the Dying: A critical historical analysis of occupational therapy in hospice: Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Follow Karmella on Instagram for all things Hospice: @humansofhospice

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The team from LSVT BIG has joined me on the podcast discussing the evidence, how it works, answer your questions about the certification and (my favorite) telling stories about how this has changed the lives of some of their patients. 

Thinking about the LSVT BIG training and certification course? Now's the time! Use promo code: SRFLOURISH to get 10% off your course now through May 28, 2019

LSVT BIG fact sheet and course info

lsvtglobal.com

LSVT BIG research

Sarah Lyon OTR/L, OTpotential.com and Meredith Castin PT, DPT, theNonClinicalPT.com share resources and discuss how we can narrow down our OT skills to find a job that is perfect for you.

Resources from the Show:

Find (and Land!) the Right OT Job blog post

Your Guide to Non-Traditional OT Jobs blog post

angel.co: start-up job board

If you are serious about taking the next step, check out Meredith's course, Non-Clinical 101: The Complete Guide to Launching Your Non-Clinical Career (use this link to get $50 off!), which will help you, as Meredith puts it, "focus on your skills and build the career of your dreams without "wasting" your education and experience!"

Occupational Therapy Entrepreneur Facebook Group

theNonClinicalPT.com Resource page

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Guest Hoang Tran OT/L, CHT talks pain, when to (or not to) splint, joint protection techniques and what do we do about those "junky" shoulders.

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Anthony Mucci COTA and I discuss how we should be using a combination of a biomechanical approach in conjunction with occupation based techniques to help our patients achieve their optimal outcomes. It is definitely not a "one-size-fits-all" approach!

Resources from the show:

Join the Free OT Goal Writing Challenge

Additional Listening: Occupational Therapy Documentation - The Ultimate Guide to Simplify Your Documentation

White Paper: Strength Training for the Older Adult

PDF: Occupational Therapy Supervisory Log

Podcast and Resource Links: Occupational Therapy Specialties and Certifications for OTR & OTA

Occupational Therapy Assistant Supervisory State Requirements

ACOTE standards 

OTA Leadership page on AOTA (lots and lots of stuff on here!)

Standards of practice paper

OT Ethics

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Ericka del Pozo MOT OTR/L, shares her resources and passion for helping fellow OT practitioners bash the burnout!

Visit https://seniorsflourish.com/burned-out-in-occupational-therapy/  to get all the resources from the show!

Dr Patricia Cornille OTD and Carol Luhman OTR, both former presidents of the Allen Cognitive Network, share how we can integrate this model into our practice to produce better client centered treatments and help our patient's live life to the fullest (part 2 of 2)!

Resources:

Allen Diagnostic Modle (ADM)

Starting an Allen Cognitive Level Program Guide

LACLS - Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen

Correlates with the Global Deterioration Scale

Routine Task Inventory

Allen Cognitive Network

ACDM app

OT Innovations

Pat Cornille's website - Vita Cura: Memory Care in Communities

Anything you would love to add - leave us a comment!

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Dr Patricia Cornille OTD and Carol Luhman OTR, both former presidents of the Allen Cognitive Network, share how we can integrate this model into our practice to produce better client centered treatments and help our patient's live life to the fullest (episode 1 of 2)!

Resources:

Allen Diagnostic Modle (ADM)

Starting an Allen Cognitive Level Program Guide

LACLS - Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen

Correlates with the Global Deterioration Scale

Routine Task Inventory

Allen Cognitive Network

ACDM app

OT Innovations

Pat Cornille's website - Vita Cura: Memory Care in Communities

Learn More About Our Sponsor:

The Learning Lab Membership is the source for treatment ideas, patient handouts, clinical resources, EBP journal club AND more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab

Resources From the Show: 

OT-Innovations.com

ARC

COPM

Sensory Profile

Therapeutic Solutions of NC 

Tomeico's books on Amazon

Faison Consulting: Their mission is to help health and human service professionals start and grow fun, profitable and service-oriented businesses.

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Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Any certifications or specialties that have impacted your career and you would love to add - leave us a comment!

Resources From the Show: 

 https://www.seniorsflourish.com/occupationaltherapyspecialties/ ‎

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Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Anything you would love to add - leave us a comment!

Resources From the Show: 

theSafeZoneProject.com

Human Rights Campaign

Fostering Inclusivity: THE LGBTQ OLDER ADULT COMMUNITY

New Patient Info Sheet with "What term best describes your gender identity?" 

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Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

What are your favorite podcasts - leave us a comment!

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Thanks for Listening!
I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Anything you would love to add - leave us a comment!

Resources From the Show: 

Purpose Therapy Box

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I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

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Resources From the Show: 

Article: Should You Transition From COTA to OTR? The Pros and Cons of Making The Leap

Learn More About Our Sponsors:

Promenaid is the world's first code-compliant continuous handrail combining elegance, versatility, and easy installation. Promenaid handrails can climb stairs and navigate any corner or change in slope so your patients can safely go where they want (& need!) to go.

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

AOTA Choosing Wisely Campaign: Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question

Kettle Test

Cognitive Performance Test (CPT)

This episode of the Seniors Flourish Podcast is brought to you by Promenaid

Promenaid is the world's first code-compliant continuous handrail combining elegance, versatility, and easy installation. Promenaid handrails can climb stairs and navigate any corner or change in slope so your patients can safely go where they want (& need!) to go.

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Resources from the Show:

Matter of Balance

Call 2-11: local community resource line

TUG balance test

More Cowbelt: custom gait belts

Connect with Stephanie Via Twitter @theoutloudot and check out her podcast, On the Air

This episode of the Seniors Flourish Podcast is brought to you by Promenaid

Promenaid is the world's first code-compliant continuous handrail combining elegance, versatility, and easy installation. Promenaid handrails can climb stairs and navigate any corner or change in slope so your patients can safely go where they want (& need!) to go.

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Resources from the show:

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

OT's role in mental health (AOTA)

Depression in older adults article (Mental Health America)

My OT Spot Mental Health blog post

Learn more about our sponsors

Promenaid is the world's first code-compliant continuous handrail combining elegance, versatility, and easy installation. Promenaid handrails can climb stairs and navigate any corner or change in slope so your patients can safely go where they want (& need!) to go.

Clinitote is a luxury medical bag for OTs by an OT! Use my discount code: SFpodcast30 and get 30% off any bag

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

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Resources from the Show:

Resource list click here

Connect with Stephanie Via Twitter @theoutloudot and check out her podcast, On the Air

This episode of the Seniors Flourish Podcast is brought to you by Promenaid

Promenaid is the world's first code-compliant continuous handrail combining elegance, versatility and easy installation. Promenaid handrails can climb stairs and navigate any corner or change in slope so your patients can safely go where they want (& need!) to go.

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Resources from the show:

Blog Post: Pros and Cons of Working PRN in OT 

Learn more about our sponsors

Promenaid is the world's first code-compliant continuous handrail combining elegance, versatility, and easy installation. Promenaid handrails can climb stairs and navigate any corner or change in slope so your patients can safely go where they want (& need!) to go.

Clinitote is a luxury medical bag for OTs by an OT! Use my discount code: SFpodcast30 and get 30% off any bag

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Resources from the Show

This episode of the Seniors Flourish Podcast is brought to you by Promenaid

Promenaid is the world's first code-compliant continuous handrail combining elegance, versatility, and easy installation. Promenaid handrails can climb stairs and navigate any corner or change in slope so your patients can safely go where they want (and need!) to go.

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Resources from the Show:

8 Productivity Tips for Occupational Therapists Working in SNFs

Seniors Flourish Podcast: Being an Authentic OT Practitioners in Today's Expectations with Debora Davidson PhD, OTR/L

Consensus Statement From AOTA, APTA, and ASHA on Clinical Judgment in Health Care Settings

This episode is brought to you by the Seniors Flourish Learning Lab Membership

The Learning Lab is a membership helping new OT practitioners, OT students and those transitioning to working with older adults from another setting through mentorship, having resources and handouts at your fingertips and making you feel more confident and competent in your job.

Skip buying an OT book and dive into an OT membership resource! 

The Lab is completely community driven - all OT resources, treatment videos, patient handouts, etc are at the request of the members.

Don't see something you need? No problem! Drop me a line and I will find the things you need to feel confident and evidence based in your OT practice with new content every single week.

Need support with clinical questions or professional advice? Any time! Contact me via email or get support from the private Facebook group.

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2 Short (less than 10 minutes!) Evidence Based Treatment/Educational Videos a Week
Area of Resources, Printables + Patient Handouts
Journal Club Articles + Earn Professional Development Units
Private Facebook Forum + Supportive Community
Exclusive Bonuses + Discounts
It's like having your own OT Help Desk!

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I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

 Resources from the Show:

Focusing on Occupation in Occupational Therapy Podcast (#1 downloaded Seniors Flourish episode!)

Occupational Therapy Intervention In Acute Care

Occupational Therapy in Acute Care

Research: Higher hospital spending on occupational therapy is associated with lower readmission rates. Medical Care Research and Review, 1–19.

This episode is brought to you by the Seniors Flourish Learning Lab Membership

The Learning Lab is a membership helping new OT practitioners, OT students and those transitioning to working with older adults from another setting through mentorship, having resources and handouts at your fingertips and making you feel more confident and competent in your job.

Skip buying an OT book and dive into an OT membership resource! 

The Lab is completely community driven - all OT resources, treatment videos, patient handouts, etc are at the request of the members.

Don't see something you need? No problem! Drop me a line and I will find the things you need to feel confident and evidence based in your OT practice with new content every single week.

Need support with clinical questions or professional advice? Any time! Contact me via email or get support from the private Facebook group.

What is included?

2 Short (less than 10 minutes!) Evidence Based Treatment/Educational Videos a Week
Area of Resources, Printables + Patient Handouts
Journal Club Articles + Earn Professional Development Units
Private Facebook Forum + Supportive Community
Exclusive Bonuses + Discounts
It's like having your own OT Help Desk!

Click Here to Take a Sneak Peek of the Learning Lab (and check out what's behind the scenes for yourself!)

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

From the Chat: 

Podcast: Occupational Therapy Leadership: The Seniors Flourish Story - OT Miri interviews Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L

Rebuilding Together

Homeandplaceproject.com

Research Article: With Whom Do Researchers Collaborate and Why

This episode is brought to you by the Seniors Flourish Learning Lab Membership

The Learning Lab is a membership helping new OT practitioners, OT students and those transitioning to working with older adults from another setting through mentorship, having resources and handouts at your fingertips and making you feel more confident and competent in your job.

Skip buying an OT book and dive into an OT membership resource! 

The Lab is completely community driven - all OT resources, treatment videos, patient handouts, etc are at the request of the members.

Don't see something you need? No problem! Drop me a line and I will find the things you need to feel confident and evidence based in your OT practice with new content every single week.

Need support with clinical questions or professional advice? Any time! Contact me via email or get support from the private Facebook group.

What is included?

2 Short (less than 10 minutes!) Evidence Based Treatment/Educational Videos a Week
Area of Resources, Printables + Patient Handouts
Journal Club Articles + Earn Professional Development Units
Private Facebook Forum + Supportive Community
Exclusive Bonuses + Discounts
It's like having your own OT Help Desk!

Click Here to Take a Sneak Peek of the Learning Lab (and check out what's behind the scenes for yourself!)

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher

Resources from the Show:

OPTP Smart Roller Sits Pads for prolonged sitting

Squatty Potty

Voiding Diary 

• Prelief takes acidic content out of foods/liquids 

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 Thanks for Listening!

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Guest Alexandra Terrill PhD and her team of occupational therapy student researchers are learning ways to increase quality of life for those who have experienced a stroke and their care partners.

Resources from the Show:

List of Activities to Help Patients be Resilient After a Stroke

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

This episode of the Seniors Flourish Occupational Therapy Podcast is sponsored by the Rapael Smart Glove by Neofect USA

Virtual reality-based rehabilitation with a focus on patients with a stroke, TBI or other ailments that have caused limited mobility in the hand, wrist, and fingers.

Check to see if the Smart Glove is a good fit for your patients:  www.rapaelhome.com

Thanks for Listening!

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

He is helping them live life to the fullest!

SeniorsFlourish.com/parkinsonsandparkinsons

Resources from the Show:

DopaFit

Rock Steady Boxing

Delay the Disease Program

PWR!Moves

The Art Cart

Research:

Boxing Training for Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Case Series.

Effect of High-Intensity Treadmill Exercise on Motor Symptoms in Patients With De Novo Parkinson Disease

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

This episode of the Seniors Flourish Occupational Therapy Podcast is sponsored by the Rapael Smart Glove by Neofect USA

Virtual reality-based rehabilitation with a focus on patients with a stroke, with TBI or other ailments that have caused limited mobility in the hand, wrist, and fingers.

Check to see if the Smart Glove is a good fit for your patients: www.rapaelhome.com

Thanks for Listening!

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

My guest Jenna Mele OTD, OTR/L, CCCM, RYT, gives some great tips, resources and practical ways to work with our patients that have dementia so they can be as independent and successful as possible!

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

This episode of the Seniors Flourish Occupational Therapy Podcast is sponsored by Clinitote.

Get 30% off any Clinitote luxury medical bag by heading over to www.Clinitote.com and using my discount code: SFpodcast30

Thanks for Listening!

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Miri Lee OTD, OTR from OTMiri.com takes over the Seniors Flourish Occupational Therapy Podcast to interview me, Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L, on my Occupational Therapy leadership journey and digs into how and why I started SeniorsFlourish.com.

Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher

Resources from the Show:

Avoid Occupational Therapy burnout through taking a course from OccupationalTherapy.com.

Occupational Therapy Documentation: The Ultimate Guide to Simplify Your Documentation

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

This episode of the Seniors Flourish Occupational Therapy Podcast is sponsored by Clinitote.

Get 30% off any Clinitote luxury medical bag by heading over to www.Clinitote.com and using my discount code: SFpodcast30

Check out more occupational therapy resources, treatment ideas and more at SeniorsFlourish.com

Thanks for Listening!

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

This is a great conversation with fellow OT, Michelle Yeramian discussing how to use it in everyday practice to maximize your rapport and results with your patients. 

This episode is brought to you by the OT Accelerator

The Learning Lab is a membership helping new OT practitioners, OT students and those transitioning to working with older adults from another setting through mentorship, having resources and handouts at your fingertips and making you feel more confident and competent in your job.

Skip buying an OT book resource and dive into an OT membership resource! 

The Lab is completely community driven - all OT resources, treatment videos, patient handouts, etc are at the request of the members.

Don't see something you need? No problem! Drop me a line and I will find the things you need to feel confident and evidence based in your OT practice with new content every single week.

Need support with clinical questions or professional advice? Any time! Contact me via email or get support from the private Facebook group.

What is included?

2 Short (less than 10 minutes!) Evidence Based Treatment/Educational Videos a Week
Area of Resources, Printables + Patient Handouts
Journal Club Articles + Earn Professional Development Units
Private Facebook Forum + Supportive Community
Exclusive Bonuses + Discounts
It's like having your own OT Help Desk!

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Ad music: www.bensound.com

Resources from the Show:

Check out here: OT Fieldwork Quick Guide of "7 Tips I Wish I'd Known" pdf

Connect with my guest Miri Lee OTD, OTR (OT Miri):

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mirilee

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTmiri

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot_miri

Email: contact@otmiri.com

The Learning Lab is a membership helping new OT practitioners, OT students and those transitioning to working with older adults from another setting through mentorship, having resources and handouts at your fingertips and making you feel confident in your job.

The Lab is completely community driven - all OT resources, treatment videos, patient handouts, etc are at the request of the members.

Don't see something you need? No problem! Drop me a line and I will find the things you need to feel confident and evidence based in your OT practice with new content every single week.

Need support with clinical questions or professional advice? Any time! Contact me via email or get support from the private Facebook group.

What is included?

2 Short (less than 10 minutes!) Evidence Based Treatment/Educational Videos a Week
Area of Resources, Printables + Patient Handouts
Journal Club Articles + Earn Professional Development Units
Private Facebook Forum + Supportive Community
Exclusive Bonuses + Discounts
It's like having your own OT Help Desk!

Click Here to Take a Sneak Peek of the Learning Lab (and check out what's behind the scenes for yourself!)

Thanks for Listening!

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

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Resources from the Show:

Click here to get your own Low Vision Toolbox

• Brain Injury Visual Assessment Battery for Adults (BIVABA)- Uses the hierarchy of vision to assess the most basic visual skills to the higher level cognitive visual skills. It's easy to use and comes with a DVD (possibly a USB now?) in which each visual test is demonstrated.
• Self-Report Assessment of Functional Visual Performance (SRAFVP)- Questionnaire and very easy to administer. Able to calculate g-codes from assessment
• Low Vision Independence Measure (Smith)

Helpful Additional Resources:

Low Vision Apps

• Looktell money reader- tells you the denomination of paper money
• Dragon dictation- voice to text app, so you can speak into it and easily see your emails, texts, etc.
• Color ID - identifies color
• Zoom Reader- helps you magnify text
• Speak it! Text to Speech app
• BeMyEyes- a really cool app in which sighted users assist people with visual impairment

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Resources from the Show:

Naomi's Book: Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Guide to Recovery, Healing, and Wellness

MOCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment)

DASH outcome measure (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand)

Helpful Additional Resources:

Course: Critical Knowledge for Working with Breast Cancer Survivors

OT's Role in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation/Living with Breast Cancer (AOTA resources)

Bathing and Dressing After a Mastectomy

Systematic Review of Occupational Therapy and Adult Cancer Rehabilitation: Part 1. Impact of Physical Activity and Symptom Management Interventions

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Why is sleep so difficult for our patients that have dementia? What are some ways to assess and develop a treatment plan by asking ourselves "WHY" and looking at the patient holistically.

Resources from the show:

Research: Age-Related Changes in Slow Wave Sleep and REM Sleep and Relationship With Growth Hormone and Cortisol Levels in Healthy Men

Research: Increasing Walking and Bright Light Exposure to Improve Sleep in Community-Dwelling Persons with Alzheimer's Disease: Results of a Randomized, Controlled Trial

The Ultimate Guide to Simplify Your Documentation Podcast

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Resources from the Show:

Get the Item List to Start Your Own mCIMT Program

Corbetta, D., Sirtori, V., Castellini, G., Moja, L., & Gatti, R. (2015). *Constraint-induced movement therapy for upper extremities in people with stroke*. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26446577

Levine, P. G. (2009). *Stronger after stroke: Your roadmap to recovery* (2nd ed.). New York: Demos Health.

Miltner, W. H. R., Bauder, H., Sommer, M., Dettmers, C., & Taub, E. (1999). Effects of constraint-induced movement therapy on patients with chronic motor deficits. *After Stroke, 30*, 586–592. http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/01.STR.30.3.586

Wu, C., Lin, K., Chen, H., Chen, I., & Wong, W. (2007). *Effects of modified constraint-induced* *movement therapy on movement kinematics and daily function in patients with stroke: A kinematic study of motor control mechanisms*. *Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 21*, 460-466. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1545968307303411

Yamashita, T., & Abe, K. (2012). *Potential treatment strategies for enhancing neuroplasticity and regeneration after ischemic stroke*. Retrieved from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/763955_4

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Resources from the Show:

Understanding the Lymphatic System

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Check out the education bomb Kimberly Kearney COTA gives about not only how to address this topic with your patients, but TONS of resources to get you started.

Click here to get the ENTIRE driving for OT reference list PDF

Resources from the Show:

The Ethical and Professional Obligation to Address Driving when Delivering Occupational Therapy Services

Will help with senior transportation: RidesinSight.org

Practitioner Assessments:

OT-DORA: Occupational Therapy Driver Off-Road Assessment Battery

Client Assessments:

AAA Roadwise Review: A Tool to Help Seniors Drive Safely Longer

Family Assessments:

Driving Decisions Workbook - University of Michigan

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HUGE thank you to Kornetti & Krafft for their expertise and advice this month. Feel free to get in contact with them at http://ValueBeyondTheVisit.com

Also be sure to get your: Skilled Terminology Quick Reference with Key Phrases for Billing and Reimbursement PDF

Looking for more documentation information? Head over to: Documentation Domination for OT Practitioners Working with Older Adults

Please leave a review of the Seniors Flourish Podcast - I love to hear from my listeners :)

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You'll get an exclusive invite link that will give you access to the Webinar on Wednesday, July 26 at 8p EST, where you can ask any of your burning documentation questions!

Also be sure to get your: Skilled Terminology Quick Reference with Key Phrases for Billing and Reimbursement PDF

Looking for more documentation information? Head over to: Documentation Domination for OT Practitioners Working with Older Adults

Click here to sign up for our LIVE Interactive Webinar with the best in the biz - Dee Kornetti & Cindy Krafft of Kornetti & Krafft Health Care Solutions! The Webinar takes place on Wednesday, July 26 at 8p EST.

You'll get an exclusive invite link that will give you access to the Webinar on Wednesday, July 26 at 8p EST, where you can ask any of your burning documentation questions!

Also be sure to get your: Skilled Terminology Quick Reference with Key Phrases for Billing and Reimbursement PDF

Looking for more documentation information? Head over to: Documentation Domination for OT Practitioners Working with Older Adults

Click here to sign up for our LIVE Interactive Webinar with the best in the biz - Dee Kornetti & Cindy Krafft of Kornetti & Krafft Health Care Solutions! The Webinar takes place on Wednesday, July 26 at 8p EST.

You'll get an exclusive invite link that will give you access to the Webinar on Wednesday, July 26 at 8p EST, where you can ask any of your burning documentation questions!

Also be sure to get your: Skilled Terminology Quick Reference with Key Phrases for Billing and Reimbursement PDF

Looking for more documentation information? Head over to: Documentation Domination for OT Practitioners Working with Older Adults

Do YOU have questions about documentation, management, OASIS assessments, & regulations?

Click here to sign up for our LIVE Interactive Webinar with the best in the biz - Dee Kornetti & Cindy Krafft of Kornetti & Krafft Health Care Solutions! The Webinar takes place on Wednesday, July 26 at 8p EST.

You'll get an exclusive invite link that will give you access to the Webinar on Wednesday, July 26 at 8p EST, where you can ask any of your burning documentation questions!

Also be sure to get your: Skilled Terminology Quick Reference with Key Phrases for Billing and Reimbursement PDF

Looking for more documentation information? Head over to: Documentation Domination for OT Practitioners Working with Older Adults

Resources from the Show:

Virtual Reality Product Review

Rapael Smart Glove by NEOFECT

Music Glove and FitMi by Flint Rehabilitation

Saebo VR

Shin, J.-H., Kim, M.-Y., Lee, J.-Y., Jeon, Y.-J., Kim, S., Lee, S., … Choi, Y. (2016). Effects of virtual reality-based rehabilitation on distal upper extremity function and health-related quality of life: a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 13, 17. 

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Resources from the Show:

Medication Log created by guest Monika Lukasiewicz OTR/L:

"I (Monika Lukasiewicz OTR/L) created this and have found it really helpful when I am asked to come on board to help with complicated medication cases (which so many ARE!) - Click Here to Access the PDF

E-Books/Books

• Home Health Insights
• Home Health: A Guide for Occupational Therapy Practice

Homebound status:

• https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-services.html

Objective Measures

• Modified Falls Efficacy Scale
• GPCOG

What is Home Health?

• An interview with Sarah at OTpotential about Home Health
• https://www.verywell.com/occupational-therapist-overview-2510014

Motivational Interviewing

• https://otpotential.com/blog/motivational-interviewing-ot

Home Health Tips Articles

• 10 Tips for Being Organized in Home Health: In Your Work, Car, and Office [Infographic]

• Organize Your Car, Therapy Bag, & More: Tips for OT Peeps in Schools & Home Health

Flow Survey

https://otpotential.com/share/ot-flow-survey

Applicable CEUs:

Series: Defensible Documentation for the Home Health Therapist

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Resources from the Show:

Book: Age Defying Fitness 

Home Study Course: Health promotion and Exercise for the Older Adult

MovingTargetScreen.com: The MTS is a performance-based functional assessment tool (Moving Target Screen) to be used with middle age and older adults to evaluate the key aspects of fitness central to optimal aging: posture, flexibility, balance, endurance, and strength.

Rehabilitation using manual mobilization for thoracic kyphosis in elderly postmenopausal patients with osteoporosis

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Resources:

Skilled Terminology Quick Reference with Key Phrases for Billing and Reimbursement

Documentation Justification Handout

AOTA Occupational Profile

AOTA Members Only: Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain & Process

Connect with Alexis!

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Contact to make your voice heard!

AOTA Regulatory and Reimbursement: regulatory@aota.org

Referenced articles by Debora Davidson:

http://blog.todayinot.com/advice-ot-future/

http://blog.todayinot.com/ots-on-the-same-page-in-response-to-last-column/

Check out AuthenticOT.com or try Debora's FREE webinar to see if Private Practice is Right for Me?

Like the Authentic OT Facebook page

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BONUSES!

Krista is sharing with you a free download of a Voiding Diary (plus, it's easy to modify for your specific setting!)

Here is an entire list of Bladder Irritants - a perfect patient handout

Resources

Mention Senior Flourish Podcast and get 25% off a consultation with Krista Covell-Pierson OTR/L, BCB-PMD

Contact: krista@covellcare.com

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Not only am I discussing why you should do it, but exactly how!

Get the FREE reference: Quick guide to free evidence based resources for occupational therapy practitioners

Resources: http://journals.rcni.com/doi/pdfplus/10.7748/ns2009.04.23.32.35.c6935

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Referenced:

Check out and purchase the F-STAC and the STAC

The website for their company: Cognitive Innovations

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Referenced:

MOHO Modified Interest Checklist

Occupation Based Kit Ideas and Free Supply List 

OT Goal: OT practitioner will instruct patient in 1 occupation based activity in their work environment as measured by self reporting with 100% accuracy within 1 week. 

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This first episode explains what the Seniors Flourish Podcast is all about, how it will help you, as an occupational therapy practitioner, be the best you can be when working with older adults and who is on the line up in the next few shows. 

Referenced Websites:

• SeniorsFlourish.com
• Learning Lab Membership Site

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