In this episode of the Seniors Flourish Podcast, we are chatting about all things Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Podcasting to enhance your OT professional development. What are your favorite podcasts - leave us a comment! 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 ...
Aug 09, 2018•31 min
What is it like to be an occupational therapy practitioner working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF)? We will be digging into a typical day and discussing the pros and cons of working with older adults in this setting. Anything you would love to add - leave us a comment! Resources From the Show: Purpose Therapy Box Learn More About Our Sponsors: Promenaid is the world’s first code-compliant continuous handrail combining elegance, versatility, and easy installation. Promenaid handrails can clim...
Aug 08, 2018•53 min
In this episode of the Seniors Flourish Podcast, we will be talking about if going from COTA to OTR is right for you. Lot's of pros and cons - get out your paper and start writing them down! 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 navi...
Jul 26, 2018•23 min
Resources from the Show: 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. T...
Jul 13, 2018•25 min
How can occupational therapy practitioners truly address falls with our patients? Marla Pomeranz talks about how it is not just balance assessments and environmental modifications and how we need to address our patients holistically to make the most impact in the lives of our patients! 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 t...
Jul 05, 2018•52 min
Are you addressing depression with your patients that are older adults when working in a physical disability setting? In this week's Seniors Flourish Podcast Betweenisode, Mandy and Sarah chat about how it is imperative that we are listening to our patients and addressing their mental health in any setting. We also talk about how we can easily assess for depression and provide the resources our patients need. Resources from the show: Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) National Suicide Prevention L...
Jun 28, 2018•24 min
How can we as occupational therapy practitioners be more client center through awareness of our own implicit biases ? Stephanie Lancaster OTR, shares tips and resources on ways we can learn more about diversity, inclusivity and help us be better practitioners. Don't miss an episode! Subscribe here on iTunes , Stitcher , or any podcast app 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 Se...
Jun 20, 2018•57 min
On this Seniors Flourish Betweenisode, Mandy and Sarah chat about the pros and cons of working PRN as an occupational therapy practitioner and talk about how eating weird foods snagged their future husbands... 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 cha...
Jun 14, 2018•24 min
Samia Rafeedie OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS shares her passion for “Flipping SNFs” - where occupational therapy can serve as a catalyst to change the culture of a nursing home through shared governance and empowering not only our residents, but frontline workers, as well. 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 h...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Jun 05, 2018•9 min
Productivity standards in occupational therapy is a hot topic! Shannon Bertsch OTR discusses what she learned from attending many courses on productivity and ethics at the AOTA Conference this year, as a way to gain knowledge, collect tips and optimize client centered care, all while maintaining professional responsibility. 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...
May 09, 2018•1 hr 9 min
What is Occupational Therapy's role in Acute Care? Sarah Stromsdorfer MS, OTR from myOTspot.com talks about the best parts and the challenges of being a practitioner in this role. She also talks about acute care treatment ideas and assessments used. 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 occupat...
Apr 12, 2018•47 min
Why should we and how can occupational therapy practitioners better collaborate with other disciplines - not just in the workplace. Guest Nichole Kain OTR/L, MA, CAPS shares why this is such an important aspect of the OT profession! 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...
Mar 28, 2018•52 min
How can occupational therapy practitioners help our older adult patients that have chronic pelvic pain? Guest Allison Landry OT, gives some practical examples and tools to help you better serve older adults. Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher Resources from the Show: OPTP Smart Roller Sits Pads for prolonged sitting Squatty Potty Voiding Diary Bladder Irritants Prelief takes acidic content out of foods/liquids Calm & Headspace free apps for mindfulness/breathing Simplify Your Documentatio...
Mar 16, 2018•45 min
Learn how occupational therapy practitioners can help our patients with a stroke be resilient, stay positive and tackle depressive symptoms. 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 Occupati...
Feb 28, 2018•37 min
Our patients with Parkinson's Disease need to be challenged by occupational therapy practitioners! In this episode, Chad Moir, OTS discusses how he is honoring his mother's legacy by helping others live with PD - working with them through exercise and the Rock Steady program, as well as a wellness group and social support, all while finishing up his OT degree. He is helping them live life to the fullest! SeniorsFlourish.com/parkinsonsandparkinsons Resources from the Show: DopaFit Rock Steady Box...
Feb 15, 2018•41 min
Occupational therapy is such an amazing profession to address the challenges of our patients with dementia. But how can we truly use our skills to engage our patients, teach staff and care partners these skills and help our patient's thrive? 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 Flo...
Jan 25, 2018•1 hr
Occupational Therapy Entrepreneurship: How can we, as OT practitioners, be leaders and how can we utilize our voices to effect meaningful change. 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 ...
Jan 10, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Using Therapeutic Use of Self is such a handy tool to have in your Occupational Therapy toolbox and can be used in any setting, from SNF and home health to acute care and outpatient! 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...
Dec 14, 2017•47 min
Occupational therapy fieldwork can be stressful! Check out these 7 tips to MASTERING your fieldwork through my conversation with Miri Lee OTD, OTR Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher 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 This Episod...
Nov 16, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Check out some great suggestions, treatment ideas and ways to screen your patients with low vision and help them succeed! Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher 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 demons...
Oct 24, 2017•56 min
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Occupational therapy practitioners working with patients that have breast cancer does not have to be intimidating! Naomi discusses how she uses pilates to treat her patients that have breast cancer, gives TONS of resources for you to dig into and specific breathing techniques to try. Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher Resources from the Show: Naomi's Book: Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Guide to Recovery, Healing, and Wellness MOCA (Montreal C...
Oct 11, 2017•51 min
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. Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher Resources from the show: List of Questions to Complete a Sleep Assessment and Behavior Log Research: Evidence-Based Recommendations for the Assessment and Management of Sleep Disorders in Older Persons. Research: Age-Related Changes in Slow Wave Sleep and REM Sleep and Rela...
Sep 19, 2017•27 min
Using the evidence to start a modified constraint induced movement therapy (mCIMT) program in your occupational therapy practice doesn't have to be hard or involve lots of equipment. Listen in to Lauren Walker MOT OTR/L talk about how her team did this to produce better outcomes for her patients who experienced a stroke. 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 movem...
Sep 12, 2017•56 min
In occupational therapy, we see a lot of patients that have edema and lymphedema. How should we be intervening? What should we be educating our patients on? When should we be referring to a lymphedema specialist? Well, you are in luck because Mandy Perez MOTR/L CLT is here to answer all those questions (and more!). Resources from the Show: Understanding the Lymphatic System Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: G...
Aug 28, 2017•56 min
�Occupational therapy practitioners sometimes do not address driving in the general clinical setting. Why? Should we? and how? 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 senio...
Aug 15, 2017•57 min
Don't worry if you missed the Documentation Webinar with Kornetti & Krafft Health Care Solutions - we decided to record and share - some of YOUR questions answered! 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: Docum...
Jul 31, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Episode 4/5 with the focus on the PLAN portion of documentation. 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...
Jul 25, 2017•21 min
Episode 3/5 with the focus on the ASSESSMENT portion of documentation. 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 y...
Jul 18, 2017•19 min
Episode 2/5 with the focus on the OBJECTIVE portion of documentation. 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 yo...
Jul 12, 2017•19 min
