Regina Occupational Therapy

Listen to the podcast or read the transcript. Some ideas of how OTs can assist with community mobility for older adults.

#OTweek2020 #ChooseOT What do Occupational Therapists do?

Some ideas about causes of sleep difficulties, plus several suggestions/strategies to help with sleeping

Occupational therapists are the primary providers of occupational therapy. They are also called OTs. #OT365 Occupational therapy is a type of health care that h...elps prevent and solve problems in your everyday life. Things that interfere with your ability to: Take care of yourself - get dressed, eat, or move around the house. Be productive - go to work or school, do things you like to do in your community. Enjoy your leisure time - sports, gardening, or social activities. Whether it’s walking the dog, preparing a meal, going to work or school, visiting the grandchildren or doing laundry, occupational therapy can help. OTs work with you and your family to create solutions that help you overcome your unique challenges. Your difficulties might arise from injury, illness, disability, mental health issues, social factors or the aging process.

OTs are essential to mental health. #OT365 Mental health problems can affect people of all ages, cultures, education and income levels. Mental illness varies f...rom person to person and can include depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress and personality disorders. See more

If you are planning on trick or treating on Saturday, the downloadable tip sheet has some good ideas. For example, "Prepare your child for the holiday by discussing some of the associated traditions and activities. Read a book, create a story, or role play. Many Halloween traditions clash with established rules, like taking candy from strangers. To help your child understand what Halloween isand is not review your values and establish rules and boundaries."