Occupational therapists play a key role in keeping older drivers safe while on the road. While older drivers tend to be some of the most compliant drivers, a driver over 65 is much more likely to suffer fatal injuries than a younger driver. In addition, the likelihood of having an…

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I keep thinking of one man I met at the AOTA National Conference in Salt Lake City last April. No, he wasn’t a teacher, a colleague, a student or other member of the OT community – he was a member of the homeless community. He and his little dog stood…

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I think the best place to practice occupational therapy is in a person’s home. There is no theory or simulation, just the actual challenges and supports your patient has to navigate each day. While home health is a good place for occupational therapy, an OT might wonder if they are…

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I have been an occupational therapist for more than 30 years, and I’m not sure the profession is any better understood today than when I started! As OTs we have an obligation to promote a better understanding of this great profession – one conversation at a time. Hopefully you will…

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