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The biopsychosocial model and occupational therapy are the perfect match as they both focus on the biological, psychological, and social elements, as well as a person's individual experiences. It is often confused as being a biopsychosocial frame of reference, but it's not, as a model of practice helps organize a clinician's thinking and approach, vs  a frame of reference is a tool to guide one's intervention. What I love about this model, is that it really puts the person first - but wait, I know what you are thinking, "I am an OT practitioner and I already do put my patient's needs first!" But wait! Rafael Salazar II, MHS, OTR and owner of Rehab U Practice Solutions digs in, gives some examples, and shows us how to use this model to maximize our outcomes. Subscribe Apple | Stitcher | iHeart → 3 Key Takeaways Utilizing the biopsychosocial model in occupational therapy can help be a more holistic practitioner Using the biopsychosocial model can help you be more client centered and have better outcomes It can help address more psychological factors in a medical model  Resources from the Show Links, resources and specific recommendations from Rafi Using Therapeutic Use of Self to Maximize Occupational Therapy Outcomes Occupational Therapy Documentation: The Ultimate Guide to Simplify Your Documentation Click Here to Get: Skilled Terminology Quick Reference with Key Phrases for Billing and Reimbursement Cheat Sheet Research: The Biopsychosocial Model: Application to Occupational Therapy Practice A Biopsychosocial Approach for Addressing Chronic Pain in Everyday Occupational Therapy Practice Thank You For Listening I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession. Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode! Wanting MORE OT Resources? The Learning Lab Membership is the #1 source that helps you save time and feel more confident in your practice through clinical support, HUNDREDS of treatment ideas, patient handouts, resources, EBP journal club + more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab

Caregiving is hard.  Listen to the personal story Katherine Ayala OTA, shares about being a caregiver to both her mother and father while finishing up occupational therapy school. Stories like hers give us, as healthcare professionals, a perspective to help us love, forgive, strive and be the best we can be.  A special thank you to Katherine for sharing her story.  → 3 Key Takeaways Caregiving is a hard role, especially when it isn't a role you have planned. "Balance" is more than difficult to achieve and having family support helps. Caregiving can change (strengthen and/or stress) family dynamics. Resources: 23 popular online and in-person caregiver support groups to share with caregivers Caring for Yourself or Other Caregivers Additional information on how to talk to caregivers to help with carrying out recommendations Thank You For Listening I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession. Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode! Wanting MORE OT Resources? The Learning Lab Membership is the #1 source that helps you save time and feel more confident in your practice through clinical support, HUNDREDS of treatment ideas, patient handouts, resources, EBP journal club + more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab  

Episode 15 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Mandy Chamberlain, MOTR/L about “Aging Well.” Mandy is an occupational therapist with a passion for working with the older adult population and the founder of SeniorsFlourish.com and the membership site, The Learning Lab. Both are dedicated to helping other geriatric OT’s be the best they can be through education, resources, tips and videos. Her varied clinical background includes working with geriatrics through long term care, home health services, home modification consultation, assisted living, inpatient critical access and outpatient therapy services. The book mentioned about preventing and reversing Alzheimer’s is: “The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline.” Music by Steven C. Anderson: “First Touch” from album “Healing Piano.” Please visit SeniorsFlourish.com.

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews entrepreneur Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L. Mandy is an occupational therapist with a passion for working with the older adult population and the founder of SeniorsFlourish.com and the membership site, The Learning Lab. Both are dedicated to helping other geriatric OT's be the best they can be through education, resources, tips and videos. Her varied clinical background includes working with geriatrics through long term care, home health services, home modification consultation, assisted living, inpatient critical access and outpatient therapy services. When she is not busy working as an independent contractor, consulting and running a website, she is enjoying the life in the mountains of Colorado with 3 energetic kids and an inspiring husband, all while sipping coffee and planning their next family travel adventure. Check out Mandy's website and membership site here: https://seniorsflourish.com/ Check out our website: https://www.nextlevelot.com/home Become an OT Visionary! https://www.nextlevelot.com/nextlevelotvisionaries

Even though there is a large percentage of the US population that affiliates with some level of spirituality or God, our current healthcare system does not often put a priority on spirituality and intuition outside of a typical hospital chaplain. Because occupational therapy looks at the "whole person," it is an important aspect of people's lives that we sometimes don't address. Some areas of OT practice integrate this more easily, such as roles in hospice and palliative care, but given the fact that spirituality affects the health, healing and well-being of our patients, it is a necessary aspect of a person's identity as a person. Spirituality is included in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, implying the necessity of addressing this in client-centered practice. Guest Emmy Vadnais OTR/L, BCTMB, ARCB discusses how we can integrate spirituality and intuition into our practice, no matter what your affiliation is (or is not). Resources from the show: Spirituality Reflections: What Spirituality is and How Can it Impact Health & Healing in OT Practice: Free Reference Sheet Healing Connections Podcast  Hemphill, B. (2015). Spiritual Assessments in Occupational Therapy. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1159 OT and Integrative Health Continuing Education Courses Check out the Holistic OT Community Thank You For Listening I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession. Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode! Are you looking for MORE OT resources and treatment ideas? The Learning Lab Membership is the #1 source that helps you save time and feel more confident in your practice through clinical support, treatment ideas, patient handouts, resources, EBP journal club + more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab

OT Entrepreneurs! This was the BEST interview. Sooooo many great business tips from Mandy Chamberlain of Seniors Flourish and the Learning Lab! I simply can't list how much I learned from this rock-star online OT business owner. Here's a run-down of what we discussed: 5:00 The start-up story of Seniors Flourish 6:20 Mandy dispels the online business myth of “if you build it, they will come!” 7:10 How building a relationship online and supporting others can boost your business…and possibly make you start podcasting. Don't be afraid to just try! Everyone has doubt in new endeavors! 10:45 Why you must figure out who your audience is, speak to them, and know where they hang out on social media. 13:40 Amy Porterfield's trainings were helpful. 16:50 How Mandy started the membership site by focusing on connections, building an email list, and SERVING OTHERS. LISTEN to the questions your customers are asking when you are first starting out! Be open to feedback, growth, and change. 23:40 Pricing- why she decided to price her membership site at a low rate for the extremely high value it offers her customers. [Laura oohs and aahs over the site at this point and encourages everyone to go check it out. Crazy deal for the value she offers. Unbelievable!] 29:00 She built her own website!!!!!!! Mapped it out on paper first and then taught herself to code and used Wordpress plug-ins to design what she wanted. 31:09 “The Membership Guys” podcast was helpful. 32:20 How you can build your business by thinking about who you're serving and what THEY want. 35:00 Why doing online business is STILL WORK (ie, not “passive” income). 36:15 How Mandy organizes her time and tasks each week. 37:14 Why entrepreneurs truly love working and have a tendency to over-work. 39:00 Mandy spills the beans that she hates marketing. [Laura's comment: What?? But she's SO good at it!] 40:00 Mandy's marketing: email lists, free webinar with an offer at the end, FB lives, “challenges”, Instagram. (Focus on connection!) 42:15 The webinar that didn't go as planned…and what Mandy learned from it. 45:06 Discussion about email funnels 48:15 Mandy gives tips for doing Facebook Live. 50:25 Why you should let people see behind the scenes of your business on social media. Get outside of your comfort zone! 51:45 Tips for scheduling Facebook Live [Laura's comment: I gotta start doing these!] 53:45 Why you may not need a super pretty logo and website… 56:40 Why you should take one small step and just do it! 57:45 Why you should listen to your customer and hold your own ideas loosely. 59:45 The one thing that most improved Mandy's effectiveness as a business owner. My favorite quote from the interview: “It's those connections with people that get lost sometimes because we're in business mode…it really comes down to serving from the heart…really trying to be a good businesswoman…serving my clients…and being true to myself.” I love Mandy. I was a fan of hers before this interview but now I just feel connected to the heart behind her business. Don't you?! After the interview I found out she has like 13,000 followers on Instagram. So now I feel like I need to have her back on to do another episode JUST about Instagram and OT business! Connect with Mandy at www.seniorsflourish.com and check out the Learning Lab! You can also find her on Instagram @seniorsflourish and Facebook. Pick an action item from this episode! I'm going to try a FB Live (am terrified but I'm going to do it!)…what small step are you going to take? Comment below in one sentence or less! P.S. If you're looking for information about the Therapy in the Great Outdoors retreat that I announced at the end of this episode, click here.

In our first interview episode of Mind Your OT Business, Mandy Chamberlain, MOTR/L shares the ins and outs of how she started the Seniors Flourish podcast and the Learning Lab Membership Site where she shares a wealth of information with occupational therapists who work with older adults. We talk about building a website, marketing, mindset, why entrepreneurs often overwork, and what is most important to keep in mind when starting and running a business.  Connect with Mandy and check out the Learning Lab at www.seniorsflourish.com!

Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L is an occupational therapist with a passion for working with the older adult population and the founder of SeniorsFlourish.com and the membership site, The Learning Lab. Both are dedicated to helping other geriatric OT's be the best they can be through education, resources, tips and videos. Her varied clinical background includes working with geriatrics through long term care, home health services, home modification consultation, assisted living, inpatient critical access and outpatient therapy services. When she is not busy working as an independent contractor and running a website, she is enjoying life in the mountains of Colorado with 3 energetic kids and an inspiring husband, all while sipping coffee and planning their next family travel adventure. In this episode we talk about: Mandy’s discovery of occupational therapy How to avoid falling into mediocrity as an occupational therapist The soap boxes of peg boards and cones Supportive vs. unsupportive work environments Creating a niche for geriatric occupational therapists Being creative with a low budget Mandy’s Learning Lab- resources for students and clinicians working with older adults (see discount code below) Connect with Mandy: Website: https://seniorsflourish.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorsflourish/ The Learning Lab: https://seniorsflourish.com/learninglab/ Join the Learning Lab here using code JET:120 for 10% of your yearly plan: https://seniorsflourish.idevaffiliate.com/120.html Join the Joy Energy Time Collective, our bi-weekly wellness newsletter for healthcare professionals: https://www.joyenergytime.com/the-thriving-collective/ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/burntouttolitup/ www.instagram.com/joy.energy.time/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/burntouttolitup Free Guides for Occupational Therapists + All Healthcare Professionals: https://www.joyenergytime.com/resources/ Support the Podcast! patreon.com/burntouttolitup Our website: joyenergytime.com/podcast

Sarah discussesWhy she started a podcastAdvocating for the professionHow she got into podcastsThe first OT podcasts she foundOccupied- http://www.brockcook.com/category/podcast/Seniors Flourish- https://seniorsflourish.com/category/podcasts/OT Schoolhouse- https://www.otschoolhouse.com/Overcoming her shyness and worriesWhat she has gotten out of podcasting so farHer journey into occupational therapyWorking as an occupational therapist in home based early interventionStarting her private practiceBeing a fieldwork educator and mentorHer passion for travel and international volunteer workHow OT 4 Lyfe got it’s nameThe vision for the podcastOther OT Podcasts- http://www.otpodcasts.com/

Many know that occupational therapists help with driving rehab, but how about driving retirement? It is a HUGE shift to go from driving to not driving and what is our role in preparing our patients with this transition? The more we can help our patients explore alternative options, the easier it will be for them in the future. Terri Cassidy OTD, OTR/L, Certified Driving Rehab Specialist, discusses what this looks like, as well as how we can work on these goals for our patients to maintain as much independence in community mobility as possible! Resources from the show: Practitioner Toolkit: The Role of OT in Driving Rehab Clinician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers We Need to Talk: Family Conversations with Older Drivers - "This guidebook gives families easy-to-use, practical information to help them plan ahead and initiate productive and caring conversations with older adults about driving safely." At the Crossroads: Family Conversations About Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia & Drive - "helps families determine when it’s time for loved ones with dementia to stop driving and helps them cope with driving cessation." GoGoGrandparent website for on demand transportation companies like Lyft into services that help families take better care of older adults. Thank You For Listening I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession. Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode Are you looking for MORE OT resources and treatment ideas? The Learning Lab Membership is the #1 source that helps you save time and feel more confident in your practice through clinical support, treatment ideas, patient handouts, resources, EBP journal club + more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab

Curious what an occupational therapy fieldwork looks like? Guest Chelsea Rowe OTR/L just finished her level II fieldwork and shares her pros, cons, challenges and celebrations of her experience. She also talks about resources she couldn't live without, tips for assessments, productivity and what to expect when diving into fieldwork! MUST HAVE Resources Chelsea Recommends for Level II Fieldwork: Learning Lab Membership OT Toolkit Additional Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Mastering Fieldwork: 7 Tips I Wish I’d Known - Podcast with OT Miri 8 Productivity Tips for Occupational Therapists Working in SNFs blog post  Productivity Standards (and Ethics!) in Today’s Occupational Therapy World podcast  Thank You For Listening I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession. Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode.

Occupational therapy practitioners are continuously looking for ways to maximize the potential of their clients that have had a stroke. But what does the research say? Lauren Sheehan OTD, OTR/L & Lauren Souders OTR/L, CBIS dig into the intensity and repetition for task based practice in order to increase the motor function after a person has a stroke. Tips for how to do it, options for technology to assist us and when should we get started. Resources from the Show: Virtual Reality and OT Neurorehabilitation podcast Fugl Meyer, ARAT & AMAT assessments Websites: Evidence-Based Review of Stroke Rehabilitation: ebrsr.com Shirley Ryan Abilitylab: sralab.org Research: Effect of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on Upper Extremity Function 3 to 9 Months After Stroke: The EXCITE Randomized Clinical Trial Thank You For Listening I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession. Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode

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You may know Mandy as Seniors Flourish. She’s an OT. Entrepreneur. Business Owner. OG OT Podcaster. Online OT personality. but most of all she was kind enough to come and have a chat with us here at OCCUPIED. Many of you may have come across her work on social media where she produces and curates...

You may know Mandy as Seniors Flourish. She’s an OT. Entrepreneur. Business Owner. OG OT Podcaster. Online OT personality. but most of all she was kind enough to come and have a chat with us here at OCCUPIED. Many of you may have come across her work on social media where she produces and curates...

Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L has over 15 years experience working in a variety of diverse settings including home health, outpatient, SNF and inpatient.   She shares therapy ideas and resources through her website, SeniorsFlourish.com and the Seniors Flourish Podcast. She has also developed a membership for OT practitioners and students to help with mentorship and streamline evidence-based therapy with resources and treatment ideas.   Mandy is passionate about helping OT practitioners and students be the best they can be when working with older adults.

In this episode of the Seniors Flourish Podcast, we are chatting about all things Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Podcasting to enhance your OT professional development. What are your favorite podcasts - leave us a comment! Learn More About Our Sponsors: Promenaid is the world’s first code-compliant continuous handrail combining elegance, versatility, and easy installation. Promenaid handrails can climb stairs and navigate any corner or change in slope so your patients can safely go where they want (& need!) to go. Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

What is it like to be an occupational therapy practitioner working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF)? We will be digging into a typical day and discussing the pros and cons of working with older adults in this setting. Anything you would love to add - leave us a comment! Resources From the Show:  Purpose Therapy Box Learn More About Our Sponsors: Promenaid is the world’s first code-compliant continuous handrail combining elegance, versatility, and easy installation. Promenaid handrails can climb stairs and navigate any corner or change in slope so your patients can safely go where they want (& need!) to go. Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

In this episode of the Seniors Flourish Podcast, we will be talking about if going from COTA to OTR is right for you. Lot's of pros and cons - get out your paper and start writing them down! Resources From the Show:  Article: Should You Transition From COTA to OTR? The Pros and Cons of Making The Leap Learn More About Our Sponsors:   Promenaid is the world’s first code-compliant continuous handrail combining elegance, versatility, and easy installation. Promenaid handrails can climb stairs and navigate any corner or change in slope so your patients can safely go where they want (& need!) to go. Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over SeniorsFlourish.com/occupationaltherapypodcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Occupational therapist Mandy Chamberlain shares about her passion for working with the older adult population and her work as the founder of SeniorsFlourish.com, host of the podcast Seniors Flourish, and as a mentor new grads and OT students through her membership site, The Learning Lab. She also discusses her dedication to helping other OT practitioners working with older adults be the best they can be through education, resources, tips and videos.

Occupational therapist Mandy Chamberlain shares about her passion for working with the older adult population and her work as the founder of SeniorsFlourish.com, host of the podcast Seniors Flourish, and as a mentor new grads and OT students through her membership site, The Learning Lab. She also discusses her dedication to helping other OT practitioners working with older adults be the best they can be through education, resources, tips and videos.

What is Occupational Therapy's role in Acute Care? Sarah Stromsdorfer MS, OTR from myOTspot.com talks about the best parts and the challenges of being a practitioner in this role. She also talks about acute care treatment ideas and assessments used.   Resources from the Show: Focusing on Occupation in Occupational Therapy Podcast (#1 downloaded Seniors Flourish episode!) Occupational Therapy Intervention In Acute Care Occupational Therapy in Acute Care Research: Higher hospital spending on occupational therapy is associated with lower readmission rates. Medical Care Research and Review, 1–19. This episode is brought to you by the Seniors Flourish Learning Lab Membership The Learning Lab is a membership helping new OT practitioners, OT students and those transitioning to working with older adults from another setting through mentorship, having resources and handouts at your fingertips and making you feel more confident and competent in your job. Skip buying an OT book and dive into an OT membership resource!  The Lab is completely community driven - all OT resources, treatment videos, patient handouts, etc are at the request of the members. Don't see something you need? No problem! Drop me a line and I will find the things you need to feel confident and evidence based in your OT practice with new content every single week. Need support with clinical questions or professional advice? Any time! Contact me via email or get support from the private Facebook group. What is included? 2 Short (less than 10 minutes!) Evidence Based Treatment/Educational Videos a Week Area of Resources, Printables + Patient Handouts Journal Club Articles + Earn Professional Development Units Private Facebook Forum + Supportive Community Exclusive Bonuses + Discounts It's like having your own OT Help Desk! Click Here to Take a Sneak Peek of the Learning Lab (and check out what's behind the scenes for yourself!) Click here to sign up today!   Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Our patients with Parkinson's Disease need to be challenged by occupational therapy practitioners! In this episode, Chad Moir, OTS discusses how he is honoring his mother's legacy by helping others live with PD - working with them through exercise and the Rock Steady program, as well as a wellness group and social support, all while finishing up his OT degree. He is helping them live life to the fullest! SeniorsFlourish.com/parkinsonsandparkinsons Resources from the Show: DopaFit Rock Steady Boxing Delay the Disease Program PWR!Moves The Art Cart Research: Boxing Training for Patients With Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Series. Effect of High-Intensity Treadmill Exercise on Motor Symptoms in Patients With De Novo Parkinson Disease LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR This episode of the Seniors Flourish Occupational Therapy Podcast is sponsored by the Rapael Smart Glove by Neofect USA Virtual reality-based rehabilitation with a focus on patients with a stroke, with TBI or other ailments that have caused limited mobility in the hand, wrist, and fingers. Check to see if the Smart Glove is a good fit for your patients: www.rapaelhome.com Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Occupational Therapy Entrepreneurship: How can we, as OT practitioners, be leaders and how can we utilize our voices to effect meaningful change. Miri Lee OTD, OTR from OTMiri.com takes over the Seniors Flourish Occupational Therapy Podcast to interview me, Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L, on my Occupational Therapy leadership journey and digs into how and why I started SeniorsFlourish.com. Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher Resources from the Show: Avoid Occupational Therapy burnout through taking a course from OccupationalTherapy.com. Occupational Therapy Documentation: The Ultimate Guide to Simplify Your Documentation LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR This episode of the Seniors Flourish Occupational Therapy Podcast is sponsored by Clinitote. Get 30% off any Clinitote luxury medical bag by heading over to www.Clinitote.com and using my discount code: SFpodcast30 Check out more occupational therapy resources, treatment ideas and more at SeniorsFlourish.com Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free!

Using the evidence to start a modified constraint induced movement therapy (mCIMT) program in your occupational therapy practice doesn't have to be hard or involve lots of equipment. Listen in to Lauren Walker MOT OTR/L talk about how her team did this to produce better outcomes for her patients who experienced a stroke. Resources from the Show: Get the Item List to Start Your Own mCIMT Program Corbetta, D., Sirtori, V., Castellini, G., Moja, L., & Gatti, R. (2015). *Constraint-induced movement therapy for upper extremities in people with stroke*. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26446577 Levine, P. G. (2009). *Stronger after stroke: Your roadmap to recovery* (2nd ed.). New York: Demos Health. Miltner, W. H. R., Bauder, H., Sommer, M., Dettmers, C., & Taub, E. (1999). Effects of constraint-induced movement therapy on patients with chronic motor deficits. *After Stroke, 30*, 586–592. http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/01.STR.30.3.586 Wu, C., Lin, K., Chen, H., Chen, I., & Wong, W. (2007). *Effects of modified constraint-induced* *movement therapy on movement kinematics and daily function in patients with stroke: A kinematic study of motor control mechanisms*. *Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 21*, 460-466. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1545968307303411 Yamashita, T., & Abe, K. (2012). *Potential treatment strategies for enhancing neuroplasticity and regeneration after ischemic stroke*. Retrieved from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/763955_4 Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: Get $25 off a Great Seminars Course! Go to http://www.seniorrehabproject.com/GREAT & use promo code: SRP25 Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Geros Collective family, equipping healthcare clinicians to better serve our aging population at GerosCollective.com

At the Voice of the Patient, we are dedicated to enhancing our ability as health care providers to truly listen to others and to establish a therapeutic alliance. In some cases, we can benefit from listening to the experience and mindset of other providers, such as Mandy Chamberlain.  Mandy Chamberlain is an occupational therapist and the founder of Seniors Flourish, where she blogs, podcasts, and hosts a learning lab for occupational therapy practitioners. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy through the University of North Dakota's School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and decided to focus on Community-Based Medicine. She has a varied clinical background working with geriatrics through home health services, home modification consultation, long-term care, assisted living, inpatient critical access and outpatient therapy services. She now works and consults in the mountains of Colorado.  We talk about how much that occupational and physical therapy have in common, particularly in our mutual desire to serve humanity. We also discuss our shared path to rehabilitation careers through our initial desire to treat mental health. We spend time discussing the importance of the interdisciplinary team and of communication between health care providers. We agree that it's hard, but we talk about ways to improve the quality of our teams in pursuit of serving our patients. Check out Mandy's website: Seniors Flourish. She also hosts her own terrific podcast, also named Seniors Flourish, which is also a member of the Geros Collective. You can follow Mandy on Twitter.  If you have a story to tell as a patient, provider, or both, then contact Zach Stearns on Twitter @zachrstearns or Dave Reed @DReedPT. ---------- *Find more helpful podcasts & blog posts at http://TheVoiceOfThePatient.org *Check out the other podcasts in the Geros Collective at http://geroscollective.com

In occupational therapy, we see a lot of patients that have edema and lymphedema. How should we be intervening? What should we be educating our patients on? When should we be referring to a lymphedema specialist? Well, you are in luck because Mandy Perez MOTR/L CLT is here to answer all those questions (and more!). Resources from the Show: Understanding the Lymphatic System Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: Get $25 off a Great Seminars Course! Go to http://www.seniorrehabproject.com/GREAT & use promo code: SRP25 Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

How do you (or do you?) use virtual reality with your patients that have neuro involvement?    The progress and research in this area has grown greatly in recent years and it is exciting to see how occupational therapy and virtual reality will work together to help our patients now and in the future! Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher Resources from the Show: Virtual Reality Product Review Rapael Smart Glove by NEOFECT Music Glove and FitMi by Flint Rehabilitation Saebo VR Shin, J.-H., Kim, M.-Y., Lee, J.-Y., Jeon, Y.-J., Kim, S., Lee, S., … Choi, Y. (2016). Effects of virtual reality-based rehabilitation on distal upper extremity function and health-related quality of life: a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 13, 17.  [cp_modal display="inline" id="cp_id_b6d49"][/cp_modal] LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: Get $25 off a Great Seminars Course! Go to http://www.seniorrehabproject.com/GREAT & use promo code: SRP25 Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

Is Home Health OT for you? Talking the good, the bad and the ugly as well as documentation, scheduling and why home health is quintessential OT at its finest! Resources from the Show: Medication Log created by guest Monika Lukasiewicz OTR/L: "I (Monika Lukasiewicz OTR/L) created this and have found it really helpful when I am asked to come on board to help with complicated medication cases (which so many ARE!) - Click Here to Access the PDF E-Books/Books Home Health Insights Home Health: A Guide for Occupational Therapy Practice Homebound status: https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-services.html Objective Measures Modified Falls Efficacy Scale GPCOG What is Home Health? An interview with Sarah at OTpotential about Home Health https://www.verywell.com/occupational-therapist-overview-2510014 Motivational Interviewing https://otpotential.com/blog/motivational-interviewing-ot Home Health Tips Articles 10 Tips for Being Organized in Home Health: In Your Work, Car, and Office [Infographic] Organize Your Car, Therapy Bag, & More: Tips for OT Peeps in Schools & Home Health Flow Survey https://otpotential.com/share/ot-flow-survey   Applicable CEUs: Series: Defensible Documentation for the Home Health Therapist LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: Get $25 off a Great Seminars Course! Go to http://www.seniorrehabproject.com/GREAT & use promo code: SRP25 Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

How do we get out there to promote health to the older adults in our communities? What types of programing should I be doing and where do I start?  Resources from the Show: Book: Age Defying Fitness  Home Study Course: Health promotion and Exercise for the Older Adult MovingTargetScreen.com: The MTS is a performance-based functional assessment tool (Moving Target Screen) to be used with middle age and older adults to evaluate the key aspects of fitness central to optimal aging: posture, flexibility, balance, endurance, and strength. Rehabilitation using manual mobilization for thoracic kyphosis in elderly postmenopausal patients with osteoporosis LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: Get $25 off a Great Seminars Course! Go to http://www.seniorrehabproject.com/GREAT & use promo code: SRP25 Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

Helping you DOMINATE documentation (or at least a step toward this goal!) with case studies, reviewing CPT codes and FREE resources to get you feeling more confident and skilled! Resources: Skilled Terminology Quick Reference with Key Phrases for Billing and Reimbursement Documentation Justification Handout AOTA Occupational Profile AOTA Members Only: Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain & Process Connect with Alexis! Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: 8alexisjoelleWebsite: http://www.alexisjoelle.comEmail: info@alexisjoelle.com   LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: Get $25 off a Great Seminars Course! Go to www.seniorrehabproject.com/GREAT & use promo code: SRP25 Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

What does it mean to be an Authentic #OT practitioner? Discussing productivity, being a voice for our profession and ways for you to be the best clinician you can be!  Contact to make your voice heard! AOTA Regulatory and Reimbursement: regulatory@aota.org Referenced articles by Debora Davidson: http://blog.todayinot.com/advice-ot-future/ http://blog.todayinot.com/ots-on-the-same-page-in-response-to-last-column/ Check out AuthenticOT.com or try Debora's FREE webinar to see if Private Practice is Right for Me? Like the Authentic OT Facebook page LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR   This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: Get $25 off a Great Seminars Course! Go to SeniorRehabProject.com/GREAT & use promo code: SRP25 Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

Have you ever felt like you just don't know where to start when addressing incontinence with your patients? Today, Krista Covell-Pierson OTR/L, BCB-PMD talks about what we can do get started treating this area of practice.  BONUSES! Krista is sharing with you a free download of a Voiding Diary (plus, it's easy to modify for your specific setting!) Here is an entire list of Bladder Irritants - a perfect patient handout Resources Mention Senior Flourish Podcast and get 25% off a consultation with Krista Covell-Pierson OTR/L, BCB-PMD Contact: krista@covellcare.com Learn More About Our Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: Get $25 off a Great Seminars Course! Go to www.SeniorRehabProject.com/GREAT & use promo code: SRP25 ***** Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts  

Thank YOU, the listeners for sharing, downloading and listening to the Seniors Flourish Podcast! It has been an amazing first few months of sharing content and Occupational Therapy interviews with you. I am proud to be a part of the the Senior Rehab Project Network, which consists of 6 podcasts with the ultimate goal to advance care for older adults. Because of your support of this podcast, we have grown to the point at which we can support sponsors and our current is GREAT Seminars.  They provide evidence based practice courses, home studies, books and a Geriatric Training Certification through the Geriatric Rehabilitation Education and Training Institute. Link: www.seniorrehabproject.com/GREAT  and PROMO Code: SRP25 for $25 off your next purchase ***** Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

Have you ever wondered why you really have to use evidence based practice in your daily treatment sessions? Not only am I discussing why you should do it, but exactly how! Get the FREE reference: Quick guide to free evidence based resources for occupational therapy practitioners Resources: http://journals.rcni.com/doi/pdfplus/10.7748/ns2009.04.23.32.35.c6935 Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts  

On today's episode, I am talking cognitive assessments with Simon Carson OT + Heather Cole SLP, the creators of the F-STAC (Functional Standardized Touchscreen Assessment of Cognition) cognitive assessment.  Referenced: Check out and purchase the F-STAC and the STAC The website for their company: Cognitive Innovations ***** Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

On this episode, I will talk about 5 tips to help you overcome patients refusing occupational therapy services. Many times it is not that the patient wants to refuse, but we aren't listening to the patient's specific wants and needs.  Referenced: Overcoming Patient Refusals Reference Guide  OT Goal: OT practitioner will complete 100% of the patient visits in their clinical setting as measured by the number of patients on the the practitioner's caseload within one week.  ***** I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your ideas. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

On this episode, I will talk with Sarah Stromsdorfer OT and blogger over at MyOTSpot.com about how we as occupational therapists can add more occupation based treatment ideas and documentation into our daily interventions.  Referenced: MOHO Modified Interest Checklist Occupation Based Kit Ideas and Free Supply List    OT Goal: OT practitioner will instruct patient in 1 occupation based activity in their work environment as measured by self reporting with 100% accuracy within 1 week.  Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your ideas. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

Welcome to the Seniors Flourish Podcast! This first episode explains what the Seniors Flourish Podcast is all about, how it will help you, as an occupational therapy practitioner, be the best you can be when working with older adults and who is on the line up in the next few shows.  Referenced Websites: SeniorsFlourish.com Learning Lab Membership Site Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.  If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.    And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ----------- *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! W. Mandy Chamberlain Mandy Chamberlain, MOTR/L, from SeniorsFlourish.com, comes on the show to talk about the Rehab Team - PT,OT,ST. It's amazing how little we know about each other. Mandy has a great perspective on the importance of collaboration, teamwork, and understanding amongst rehab professionals. You'll enjoy this one! Related Links: @SeniorsFlourish: Twitter @SeniorsFlourish: Instagram @SeniorsFlourish: Pinterest @SeniorsFlourish: Facebook SeniorsFlourish.com -------------------- If you like what you hear, consider Joining the Senior Rehab Project to get access to: Monthly Mastermind Meetup Newsletter Private FB Group *For links & the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project, go to http://SeniorRehabProject.com