Posts by Susie Touchinsky
Drivers: I will Advocate for You
If you want to drive, and you have the skills and determination, I will be an advocate for you! Even if it means spending hours at the Department of Motor Vehicle Transportation so you can obtain your updated driver’s license! I will advocate for you! Six months ago, I stepped complete out of my…
Read MoreDrivers: 4 Safety Tips to Keep You Safe this Autumn
Autumn is here! As you head out to enjoy that fall foliage, here are 4 tips to keep you safe this season: Give your vehicle a checkup Time to give your car a little extra tender loving care. Clean your windows & head lights for improved visibility. Check your tire pressure (tires lose pressure as…
Read MoreOT Strategies: Documenting & Billing Driving In Generalist Practice
Question: How do you bill and document pre-driving interventions? Here’s my response on documentation & a few thoughts on billing as well: Documentation If we are truly viewing clients through a holistic lens, we should consistently address driving and community mobility as an integral component of an occupational therapy plan of care and include evidence…
Read MoreHalloween Safety Tips: Safe Trick or Treating in Your Community
As you head out to enjoy Halloween this evening, here are a few safety tips to help keep you and your little trick or treaters safe while navigating your communities! Have a Plan – Plan out your safe trick or treat route before you go and let your ghosts & goblins know what to do…
Read MoreOT Strategies: Can my client with dementia drive?
Question: Can my client with dementia drive? When should I consider a driving evaluation for my client with dementia and when should I be talking about driving retirement? Dementia is a tough disease. It changes as it progresses. Understanding a client’s stage of dementia can be helpful for understanding how to intervene. I like to…
Read MoreOT Strategies: My client wants to drive. What can I do to help?
Question: What can I do to help prepare my patient for returning to driving? Do you have a client who wants to return to driving? You are stuck with where to start? Then read on! This blog includes tips and suggestions to help you expand and improve your driving & community mobility interventions. Resources for…
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