ADL & IADL

  • About Me

    Cheryl Hall
    Occupational Therapist
    Maryland, United States

    Welcome to a site devoted to sharing experience, knowledge and resources to make your job of being a great therapist a lot easier.

    I have been an occupational therapist for more than 30 years. I graduated from San Jose State University with degrees in Occupational Therapy, Gerontology, and Early Child Development. My passion is working with adults and children in home health but I have also worked in rehab, sub-acute rehab, hand therapy, transitional living for TBI, and hospital-based outpatient settings.

  • Previous Posts

Stroke and Occupational Therapy

by Cheryl Hall on December 23rd, 2024

Every 40 seconds someone suffers a stroke in the U. S.  Not only is stroke common, but stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and reduces mobility in 50% of patients over 65. Including OT in the medical response ensures the stroke patient receives holistic, patient-centered care focused on…

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OT and Adaptive Sports

by Cheryl Hall on January 29th, 2024

Play is most often associated with OTs working with a pediatric population, which is fair, since play is a critical component of child development. But I would argue that play is just as important for adults being treated by OT. We all know that the more people move, the more…

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Walker Safety

by Cheryl Hall on May 12th, 2021

42%

by Cheryl Hall on April 23rd, 2021

42% or 5,000,000 older adults in the U. S. do not have basic assistive equipment that could keep them safe and in their home. This shocking and sad statistic was the result of a study out of the University of California, San Francisco. These adults had difficulty with ADLs or…

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OTs Teach Dressing Strategies

by Cheryl Hall on January 15th, 2021