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.
Need a new way to think about your patient’s barriers and strengths? Do you find visualization and abstract ideas helpful in brainstorming for solutions? You might enjoy exploring the Kawa – a Japanese OT framework. The Kawa Framework is attributed to Dr. Michael Iwama and is recognized as one of…
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Every 40 seconds someone suffers a stroke in the U. S. Not only is stroke common, but stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and reduces mobility in 50% of patients over 65. Including OT in the medical response ensures the stroke patient receives holistic, patient-centered care focused on…
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Each November in the U.S., the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) raises awareness for the millions of family caregivers providing critical support to older adults and persons with disabilities. CAN’s theme for 2024, “I Care…”, as selected to help caregivers recognize and identify their role as a caregiver and encourage them…
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