Seniors May Soon Get a Subsidized Apple Watch from Private Medicare Plans

Key points from recent developments this year include: Apple is in talks with private Medicare plans about getting Apple Watches into the hands —...

Stress Management Group Ideas

Social games Social bingo Jeopardy Family Feud Scattergories Apples to apples (be sure to take out inappropriate terms, e.g. "crazy") Team based Pictionary ...

Occupational Therapist’s Thoughts on Bill to Expand Access to Occupational Therapy for Mental Health...

Senators Hassan and Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Occupational Therapy for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders 8-17-2022 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie...

Are Occupational Therapists Becoming More Diverse? – Let’s Find Out

Introduction Are Occupational Therapists Becoming More Diverse? Historically, the profession of OT comprised of primarily white female practitioners. With the current movement and trends towards more...

Pusher Syndrome Occupational Therapy Intervention

Pusher Syndrome Occupational Therapy Intervention Main Symptoms Body is tilted toward the paretic side when sitting or standing. Active pushing with nonaffected extremities, resulting in...
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Vision Evaluation Assessment Screening in Acute Care and Acute Rehab

Occupational therapists should try to establish a baseline for vision upon admission whenever possible in acute care and acute rehab. OTs can use this...
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Occupational Therapy vs. Nursing – Career Comparison Table

Occupational Therapy Nursing Education Undergrad + 2.5 years Graduate 2 years Associate's Min. Degree Required Master's (Doctorate's by 2027) Associate (Trending to Bachelor's) Avg. Degree Held Master's Bachelor's Min. Tuition Cost $20,000+ $6,000+ Median Annual Salary (2019) $84,950 (OTR/L) $73,300...

Donning/Doffing Rolyan Hemi Arm Sling Instructions (With Help and Independently)

Rolyan Hemi-Arm Sling Instructions   Donning With Help A B C D 1. Open hook-and-loop closures on arm cuff and chest strap (strap that is not attached...
Occupation Definition OTPF-4

New Occupation Definition in OTPF-4 (Occupational Therapy Practice Framework)

Occupation Definition Update See our blog post on other changes and updates in the OTPF-4. OTPF-3 Occupation - Daily life activities in which people engage. Occupations occur...