The OT Flourish Podcast

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Burned Out in Occupational Therapy? Tips to Reclaim your Practice Dec 19, 2018

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I love that the Seniors Flourish Podcast can talk about professional issues that are REAL - like, are you unhappy with your occupational therapy job, or feeling burned out being an OT?

Ericka del Pozo MOT OTR/L, shares her resources and passion for helping fellow OT practitioners bash the burnout!

Visit https://seniorsflourish.com/burned-out-in-occupational-therapy/ to get all the resources from the show!

Using the Allen Cognitive Levels with Older Adults: Part 2 Oct 31, 2018

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How can the Allen Cognitive Levels help you to provide better treatments for our patients with a cognitive impairment? How can we use this theory to make better discharge planning? How can we help our patient's be successful in their own environments with dementia?

Dr Patricia Cornille OTD and Carol Luhman OTR, both former presidents of the Allen Cognitive Network, share how we can integrate this model into our practice to produce better client centered treatments and help our patient's live life to the fullest (part 2 of 2)!

Resources:

Allen Diagnostic Modle (ADM)

Starting an Allen Cognitive Level Program Guide

LACLS - Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen

Correlates with the Global Deterioration Scale

Routine Task Inventory

Allen Cognitive Network

ACDM app

OT Innovations

Pat Cornille's website - Vita Cura: Memory Care in Communities

Anything you would love to add - leave us a comment!

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Using the Allen Cognitive Levels with Older Adults: Part 1 Oct 31, 2018

Show notes

Resources:

Allen Diagnostic Modle (ADM)

Starting an Allen Cognitive Level Program Guide

LACLS - Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen

Correlates with the Global Deterioration Scale

Routine Task Inventory

Allen Cognitive Network

ACDM app

OT Innovations

Pat Cornille's website - Vita Cura: Memory Care in Communities

Learn More About Our Sponsor:

The Learning Lab Membership is the source for treatment ideas, patient handouts, clinical resources, EBP journal club AND more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab

Occupational Therapy for Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities Oct 11, 2018

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Occupational Therapist have a unique role when working in a community based setting for older adults with developmental disabilities. Guest Tomeico Faison OTR/L not only has a passion for providing services to this population, but has grown an OT business! From assessments and case studies to finding a way to serve an unmet need, you will not want to miss this episode.

Resources From the Show:

Therapeutic Solutions of NC

Tomeico's books on Amazon

Faison Consulting: Their mission is to help health and human service professionals start and grow fun, profitable and service-oriented businesses.

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The Learning Lab Membership is the source for treatment ideas, patient handouts, clinical resources, EBP journal club AND more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab

Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Occupational Therapy Specialties and Certifications Aug 31, 2018

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Occupational therapy specialties and certifications - what's out there and what are some options for you to further your occupational therapy career.

Any certifications or specialties that have impacted your career and you would love to add - leave us a comment!

Resources From the Show:

https://www.seniorsflourish.com/occupationaltherapyspecialties/ ‎

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Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

OT and the LGBTQ+ Older Adult Community Aug 27, 2018

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Looking to learn more about being an occupational therapy practitioner and fostering inclusivity with older adults in the LGBTQ+ community? Learn about the stats, get more information on inclusive language, check out these resources and gain knowledge on practical strategies to increase your competency.

Anything you would love to add - leave us a comment!

Resources From the Show:

theSafeZoneProject.com

Human Rights Campaign

Fostering Inclusivity: THE LGBTQ OLDER ADULT COMMUNITY

New Patient Info Sheet with "What term best describes your gender identity?"

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Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Benefits of Social Media for OT Development Aug 09, 2018

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In this episode of the Seniors Flourish Podcast, we are chatting about all things Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Podcasting to enhance your OT professional development.

What are your favorite podcasts - leave us a comment!

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Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Occupational Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Aug 08, 2018

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What is it like to be an occupational therapy practitioner working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF)? We will be digging into a typical day and discussing the pros and cons of working with older adults in this setting.

Anything you would love to add - leave us a comment!

Resources From the Show:

Purpose Therapy Box

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Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Pros and Cons of Transitioning from COTA to OTR Jul 26, 2018

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In this episode of the Seniors Flourish Podcast, we will be talking about if going from COTA to OTR is right for you. Lot's of pros and cons - get out your paper and start writing them down!

Resources From the Show:

Article: Should You Transition From COTA to OTR? The Pros and Cons of Making The Leap

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Thanks for Listening!

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question: AOTA Choosing Wisely Campaign Jul 13, 2018

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Resources from the Show:

AOTA Choosing Wisely Campaign: Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question

Kettle Test

Cognitive Performance Test (CPT)

This episode of the Seniors Flourish Podcast is brought to you by Promenaid

Thanks for Listening!

I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.

If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast.

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!