O ccupational Therapy Toolkit ™
Patient Handouts and Treatment Guides
for
Adults
Physical Disabilities, Chronic Conditions, and Geriatrics
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.
Polypharmacy, which is generally defined as taking more than 5 medications, is a growing trend as the world population ages. According to National Center for Health Statistics Data Brief No. 347, August 2019, about 1 in 5 American and Canadian adults took 5 or more prescription medications in the last…
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I found notes from a lecture I attended years ago that listed dozens of ways occupational therapists could promote and educate people about OT. While it saddened me a little that OTs continue to struggle with an identity crisis, I also believe occupational therapy is so valuable that it is…
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The pandemic brought increased isolation for many older adults, so I thought it was important in 2021 to recognize June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. All health care professionals, including OTs, have a duty to protect the most vulnerable in our society. So take some time in June to review…
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