The article in advance was just pathetic. I am struggling with whether or not
to continue working in a rather nice SNF actually. The problem is the mind set
of the other OTR who is the rehab director and the two COTAs who I supervise.
Their whole focus is upper body strengthening with
Hello Chris:
Boy, I can 'feel' your pain. In fact, I have live your pain. Recently on
an AOTA list, someone asked about occupation-based practice. Here was my
response, maybe it will help:
I suggest starting with an
Hello Chris:
Sorry to post two messages on the same subject.
Your message says something that really hit a nerve as to why OT is so
desperately needed in LTC. You said,
CS My residents basically have no interests. They eat and sleep. Most
CS don't read because they say they can't see and
thanks for the book title. I will try to find it. Is it available through
AOTA. On second thought I will try Amazon. I am also becoming more and more
disenchanted with AOTA. In stead of tackling the heart of our problems they
continue to waste time and effort retooling our terms and
