Occupational Therapy supporting a patient and his caregiver

How OTs Can Support Caregivers

By Courtney Thompson, MA, OTR/L on 11/10/17 healthcare

Caregivers are often considered the “backbone of eldercare” [i], yet they are often unpaid, untrained, under-supported, and overwhelmed.... Continue Reading

Addressing Sleep and Rest Within Occupational Therapy

By Courtney Thompson, MA, OTR/L on 11/8/17 Blog

[caption id="attachment_7268" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Some believe heated stone beds possess healing properties - but could overuse... Continue Reading

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Occupational Therapists Walk With Patients, Too

By Courtney Thompson, MA, OTR/L on 11/2/17 occupational therapy

“What are some of your goals?” This is one of the first questions I ask my patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and within the... Continue Reading

Navigating and Understanding Supervision in Occupational Therapy

By Courtney Thompson, MA, OTR/L on 10/18/17 occupational therapy

Like many of us, I’ve been an Occupational Therapy (OT) supervisor, and like all of us, I’ve also been supervised. The experiences hav... Continue Reading

The Environmental Scope of a Patient’s Rehabilitation – Part 4 of 4 (Environmental Scope)

By Courtney Thompson, MA, OTR/L on 10/10/17 occupational therapy

Part 4 of a series: SNF vs Homecare: An examination of the distinction in the provision of clinical services between SNF vs homecare setting... Continue Reading

When Talk Turns to Politics During Rehab

By Courtney Thompson, MA, OTR/L on 10/4/17 General interest

As clinicians, we’re constantly exposed to individuals from all walks of life. Treating homecare patients brings me to the doorstep of t... Continue Reading

Can Laughter Benefit Patient Rehabilitation?

By Courtney Thompson, MA, OTR/L on 9/13/17 healthcare

Years ago, before I was an occupational therapist (OT), I used to dabble in stand-up comedy. One of my favorite bits was about how my mother... Continue Reading

The Time Frame Between Start of Care and Discharge: Occupational Therapy Services Within a SNF and Homecare Setting – Part 3 of 4 (Time Frame)

By Courtney Thompson, MA, OTR/L on 8/22/17 occupational therapy

Part 3 of 4 in a series: SNF vs Homecare: An examination of the distinction in the provision of clinical services between SNF vs homecare se... Continue Reading

The Distinction Between Reimbursement Sources in SNF vs Homecare Settings – Part 2 of 4 (Reimbursement Sources)

By Courtney Thompson, MA, OTR/L on 8/14/17 occupational therapy

Part 2 of 4: SNF vs Homecare: An examination of the distinction in the provision of clinical services between SNF vs homecare settings.The d... Continue Reading

The Distinction Between Key Rehabilitation Providers and Their Roles in SNF vs Homecare Settings – Part 1 of 4 (Key Providers)

By Courtney Thompson, MA, OTR/L on 8/4/17 occupational therapy

Part 1 of 4 in a series: SNF vs Homecare: An examination of the distinction in the provision of clinical services between SNF vs homecare se... Continue Reading

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