For those that follow my blog, you know I believe OT has the greatest impact in the home health setting. With the majority of falls occurring in the home, falls prevention is no exception. Occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to reduce a patient’s risk for a fall. Occupational therapists are…
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About Me
Cheryl Hall
Occupational Therapist
Maryland, United StatesWelcome 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.-
OT Toolkit: Fall Prevention Resources
by Cheryl Hall on September 22nd, 2024
Falls Prevention Week: Advocate, Educate, Participate
by Cheryl Hall on September 22nd, 2021Occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to have a positive impact on a patient’s risk for a fall. Occupational therapists are trained to assess and recommend interventions across physical, environmental, and behavioral domains. OTs are observant and creative, with the skills and clinical experience to recommend smart and safe solutions for…
Resource Links for Occupational Therapists
by Cheryl Hall on March 1st, 2019When researching the 7th edition of the Occupational Therapy Toolkit, I found many outstanding supplemental resources. So I have curated and organized this information into over 30 categories that you can access on my website under Links/Resources. I hope that as an Occupational Therapist, you find it useful to have…
Developing a Falls Prevention Program? 10 Key Elements
by Cheryl Hall on September 14th, 2018
Stairway Safety and Your OT Patient
by Cheryl Hall on February 15th, 2018The three most hazardous places in a home for falls are the bathroom, the stairs and the bedroom. Here are some tips for navigating and managing stairs at home and away. Please share this information with your patients! Cheryl Hall, OT Author and Illustrator, Occupational Therapy Toolkit Lighting Stairs inside…
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