• 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

Random Acts of Kindness

by Cheryl Hall on February 27th, 2025

I love hearts – I collect hearts and of course a red heart is part of my book logo!  So I love February with all its heart-related celebrations – Valentine’s Day, Heart Health Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Day. As we move forward to March and the rest of…

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What Year Did FDA Say…?

by Cheryl Hall on January 31st, 2025

If you guessed 2024, you are correct! At first I was intrigued by a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiative – endorsed by AOTA – “Home as a Health Care Hub”. But as I read the background information, I just got angry.  Here are some current quotes from…

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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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Occupational Therapy Supports Caregivers

by Cheryl Hall on November 26th, 2024

Each November in the U.S., the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) raises awareness for the millions of family caregivers providing critical support to older adults and persons with disabilities.  CAN’s theme for 2024, “I Care…”,  as selected to help caregivers recognize and identify their role as a caregiver and encourage them…

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October 27, 2024: World OT Day!

by Cheryl Hall on October 22nd, 2024

Join the world’s voice for OT -The World Federation of Occupational Therapists – to celebrate our great profession on October 27, 2024. The WFOT sets international standards for education, and promotes research and practice excellence.  Representing 633,000 OTs across the globe, WFOT understands that OT does make “lives fit for…

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