News that will impact!
Home as a Health Care Hub
Healthcare is changing and this will impact all levels of service delivery, including occupational therapists. The patient’s home is now being reimagined as a new level center of health care delivery.
Tech for Aging well at home
Healthcare wearables are increasing, but many seniors feel like they are not designed with their age in mind. Yet, many seniors are comfortable with the idea of using tech to help them age in place.
Resources that Help!
February Is American Heart Month and National Toothache Day
October is Mental Health Awareness Month!
September is Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention Month!
Here are a couple of resources to help you promote the role of OT in Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention.
Fall Prevention Resources
Get a Falls Free CheckUp handout, A Home Safety Screening, and a Bingo game, Use these to promote OT in Fall Prevention.
Healthy Aging Resources
Learn how OT can promote healthy aging. Use this handout to support the OT role.
How to advocate for OTs Role in Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention
Crystal has researched several ways we can advocate for our clients and our profession. Read the 5 action steps that you can take here.
