Occupational therapy gadgets to help with your morning routine #occupationaltherapy #adaptiveequipoment #adapt Each day we all wake up with energy in our cups. It is important to consider how we use that energy and getting dressed can take up a lot of that energy. Occupational therapists work with people to find ways to simplify this activity or adapt the activity, so it is easier and takes less of our valuable energy. Check out some of the stand equipment that I use with m

Embracing the winter months with gratitude #Hygge #beatthewinterblues #SAD #Powerofoccupations #occupationaltherapy This is an old picture of my dog Thor who crossed the rainbow bridge a while back. He would get so sad when it was too cold (or hot) to go on his daily walks. I thought this picture sums up how many people feel in the winter months. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than just the "winter blues". SAD is a type of depression related to seasonal changes t

Tips from an OT to set up your new year for success #occupationaltherapy #selfcare #newyear #livingvalues #newyearnewyou January was named after the Roman god Janus who symbolizes beginnings and endings. Janus is depicted as having two faces (one looking into the past and the other into the future). January is a great time for reflection and setting new goals for the upcoming years. January is a great time to focus on self-care. We can't meet our goals and aspirations if

Essential Tips to Avoid Burnout #caregiving #caregiver #carergiverburnout #Selfcare #occupationaltherapy 1. There are approximately 40.4 million unpaid caregivers of adults over 65 in the United States. 2. 9 out of 10 people in that group are caring for an aging relative. 3. Adults 45-64 are most likely to be caregivers and often balance the responsibility of caring for an aging relative as well as their own growing families (Pew Research Center). When you become a caregiver

In honor of National Occupational Therapy Month, we are sharing what makes OT special! #OTMonth #occupationaltherapy #healthyaging #skillsforthejobofliving Many of you have likely heard of Occupational Therapy (OT) or had OT at some point, but sometimes it can get confusing. What makes Occupational Therapy different from Physical Therapy? Sometimes they can look alike. What makes OT stand out is the focus on occupations. Occupations are the things we do every day to occupy