Occupational Therapy Education
Life is a Highway…
Lesson’s Learned from My First 30 Days in Private Practice This spring my professional career hit a major traffic jam when I was laid off and found myself searching for an alternate route. To say it was difficult, would be an understatement. I was not quite sure what I would do next, but I knew…
Read MoreDriving Simulators
I got a great question today about driving simulators and brands. Here are some quick thoughts: Driving Simulators DO NOT REPLACE a driving evaluation However, driving simulators are great for preparing the client to return to driving or, in some cases, to help with driving retirement conversations Not all driving simulators are created equal! So…
Read MoreDriving & Dementia: OT Strategies for Evaluation & Intervention
With the changes the dementia disease process causes in the brain, it is no surprise that the ability to drive would be affected. Current research related to individuals with dementia and driving indicates that it is not a matter of if they should stop driving, but when they should they stop driving. Therefore, in this…
Read MoreConversations About Driving: Tips for the OT
Conversations about driving and community mobility do not come naturally for most OTs. But this is an important topic we all need to address. Here some tips to help you be be more confident during your next conversation about driving. Strategies for Effective Driving Conversations: Find a role model – conversations and interventions Remember to…
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