After I wrote about health care teams a couple of months ago, I have been thinking about the role of OTs and the benefits they bring to patient care. Let’s be honest, this is a struggle for OT, not be...

Have you considered an OT practice specializing in older adults?  This population was my absolute favorite population as an OT and serving older adults in home health was incredibly rewarding. Demand ...

As an OT have you ever felt overlooked by the rest of the healthcare team?  While I took that to heart as an OT, I also know it doesn’t just happen to OTs.  Talk to your peers who are nurses, physicia...

What did you think of AOTA Inspire 2026? I loved meeting creative, passionate OTs from around the world and introducing them to my book – the Occupational Therapy Toolkit! Almost as fun was visiting o...

Show yourself some love this month! February seemed like a good month to talk about taking good care of your mind, body and soul.  Burnout is a real and growing risk, not just for OTs, but for all hea...

Aging safely and comfortably at home looks different for everyone. This room-by-room view of a modified home can help you transition for the future.

As 2026 approaches, your impact as an occupational therapist is unlimited.  This blog celebrates the power of OT with some inspiring quotes to fuel our passion and guide us toward a brighter, more inc...

Take some time this month to thank the caregivers in your life – both personal and professional. Caregivers are vital to the health and well-being of the patient who needs care. Caregivers assist with...

I was delighted to be asked to provide technical resources for the occupational therapy students in HOSA’s annual Skills Competition for high schoolers!  With 260,000 members and 54 chartered associat...

This is it – my final blog highlighting some of the great products and services showcased at AOTA Inspire at Philly. This year, I came away with so many products and companies to share with you that I...

I hope all my followers find this post informative.  I was not well informed about Lipedema as a clinician so I want to help educate the OT community about the impact we can make for Lipedema patients...

AOTA Inspire at Philly included so many great vendors and resources that I am sharing my favorites over a couple of blog posts. What’s this month’s focus: resources for the OT clinician including supp...

After arriving at Stanford Children’s in heart failure, 4-year-old Puuwai was fitted with a VAD, which temporarily impacted his mobility. Now, Puuwai is regaining his strength, one step at a time.

Need a new way to think about your patient’s barriers and strengths?  Do you find visualization and abstract ideas helpful in brainstorming for solutions? You might enjoy exploring the Kawa – a Japane...

Ageism in health care can mean people who could benefit from life-changing vision rehabilitation aren't getting the necessary referrals. Let's help change that.