The Importance of Occupational Therapy

The Importance of Occupational Therapy

April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month! We hear it all the time: “I am retired! I don’t have an occupation anymore, so why would I need OT?” Our residents might be retired, but OT is still beneficial. Our residents may not have a 9-5 pm job that takes them out of...
Occupational Therapy Brings Possibilities to Life

Occupational Therapy Brings Possibilities to Life

April is Occupational Therapy Month! This year’s theme is “Occupational Therapy Brings Possibilities to Life.” Occupational Therapy (OT) is an ever-evolving field. OT can be traced back to 100 BC when Greek physicians treated patients for mental or...
April is Occupational Therapy Month

April is Occupational Therapy Month

April is Occupational Therapy Month! But what IS Occupational Therapy (OT)? In simple terms, OT teaches you how to adapt. If your ability to perform your everyday responsibilities is ever impacted due to an illness or injury, occupational therapy can help. Those...