The Purposeful OT Podcast

Today is Falls Prevention Awareness Day! This episode highlights the importance of falls prevention and recovery education as well as some resources and tips to keep you and your loved one safe from falls.

Entrepreneur life and caregiver life have a lot in common. It looks fun and easy and rewarding. Many people fail to realize the stress, exhaustion and struggles that go along with the role. Todays episode offers 10 tips to improve your mindset to improve your role as a caregiver!

This special episode, my mom kindly titled The mom cast! She shares some insights and you catch a small glimpse of how truly special she is. 20 years of celebrating recovery from brain surgery, a heavenly 96th birthday for her mother and St. Patrick's Day!

Being a caregiver is hard! Every experience is different and challenging. It's important to have a community and network of support! Don't have one? Email Thepurposefulot@gmail.com with the subject Community and we will send you our guide on how to get one started in your area! Visit us at www.purposefullyhome.com Join our caregiver group on Facebook Family Caregivers of Arizona

True Belongings Co. Is a boutique organization company located in Virginia. Tori offers virtual and in person organization services to help transform your home. We explore how clutter can cause chaos and the impact a home space can have on your overall well being. Tori is a bridge builder, connector, role model and mentor! Visit her website https://www.truebelongingsco.com or follow her https://m.facebook.com/truebelongingsco/ or check out Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CaQDJh6pMUj/?ig_mid=3060E806-FCE3-4C82-8F41-AED079BCA5E8&utm_source=igweb&fall_back_to_web=false

Understanding where another person is coming from takes hard work in communication. Complicating dynamics with illness, disability or other factors may cause undue stress and strain. Take a moment to sit with the uncomfortable and reflect on how you can do and be better to meet your loved one where they're at.

We had so much fun exploring and connecting with vendors, friends and guests at the Abilities Expo Phoenix! This episode is a reflection, overview and highlight of some of the great moments from the weekend!

We are back! In this episode Dr. Reilly shares some slightly random musings that will get you thinking about the impact of your home. Is your home inhibiting or enhancing you life? What will you do to make a positive change?

When you have a loved one with dementia you may notice changes in personality, memory, or behavior. Do you take time to consider how nutrition and the home or community environment may be impacting them? Here we explore many instances when we just want to sigh “Oh demenTia”

Occupational therapists create spaces that enhance their client's lifestyle.  Across the lifespan, the surrounding environment can inhibit or enhance how we interact in our everyday activities.  Maria Montessori created the Montessori Theory to enhance the development, learning and growth of youth.  Using Montessori concepts within the home can promote independence and development within the natural context.   As an occupational therapist, this concept intrigued me and we explore ways to use this for both youth and adults!

Maegan Blau is the Owner and Lead Designer at Blue Copper Design Studio in Phoenix, Arizona.  She started her interior design career after experiencing barriers within home and community spaces as a wheelchair user due to a C6-C8 spinal cord injury.  Maegan combines her perspective of disability with a life-long passion for interior design to promote adaptive design concepts without the ugly, institutional look.  In this episode we explore how Maegan and her team elevates interior design with expertise in adaptive design, universal design, A.D.A, accessible spaces and everyday living for those "Typical" folks out there too!   When Maegan isn't buried in design projects she is bingeing murder mystery shows, playing with her pups Odin & Luna and beating the AZ heat in the pool with a spicy margarita!  Check out her IG page to catch the latest in all things design with a few debuts for the furry friends too!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Why you failed when house hunting and how you can fix it. While your home does require enough rooms and bathrooms to fit your family, there are some key features, roles and everyday routines you forgot to consider when buying or renting your home. When you incorporate Function into your search you will find a much happier and satisfying result within your home environment.

Occupational Therapy month has come to a close. This episode is a reflection of how ThePurposefulOT celebrated, advocated and enjoyed the power of connection. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let's explore the bathroom. There is so much more than grab bars but how can we discuss things that are so embarrassing with our contractor, architect or interior designer? Celebrate OT month and find ways to address the what with the how within the built environment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When Autumn Trimble graduated OT school in February 2020, she was eager to join the workforce. Instead, Autumn had to pivot quickly as a global pandemic set in. Autumn created Home & Hearth Therapy, a home modification consulting company in Nashville Tennessee. Join us as we discuss OT, helping seniors to age at home and fun ways to minimize fall risk without the institutional look for long term care. You can find Autumn on FB and IG @Home_Hearth_Therapy or visit her website https://homehearththerapy.com/

Get to know Dr. Reilly, a glimpse into her story and why home modifications is so important for all ages! You will love getting to know the founder of Purposefully Home and spark curiosity for what it means to “Live Your Life with Purpose!”

Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month! Aging in Place is a hot topic, but what does it actually mean? What about those that are just trying to Live in Place? Together, we will explore how to create a home that supports your lifestyle through Functional, Intuitive, & Timeless Solutions!