Category: Home Health
Understanding environmental modifications
Environmental modifications make changes to the environment—not the client or the occupation—in order to improve client performance of the occupation…
Determining the heart of what makes an occupation meaningful
We hear a lot about determining what occupations are meaningful for our clients, but many times simply identifying the occupation…
Weighing the costs and benefits of an OT intervention
I still remember this young veteran patient I worked with. Like many other patients I’d seen, he and his wife…
Cultural competence in occupational therapy
Whether we call it cultural competence, multicultural competency, cultural sensitivity, or any of the other variations of terminology, I think…
How to teach attention in occupational therapy: Part 1
In this two-part post we will discuss how to teach attention in occupational therapy. Part 1 focuses on the importance…
How to don compression stockings without an assistive device
If you work with post surgical orthopedic patients in any setting, chances are you will be asked about donning compression…
Four considerations for working with clients who have dementia
Working with clients who have dementia can be very challenging, particularly in a rehab setting where you are trying to…
Three bathroom modifications NOT to recommend
When it comes to recommending home modifications, there are many different types of equipment available to assist with almost any…