Sincerely, OT

Occupational Therapy Students sharing current events, ideas, and experiences concerning occupational therapy.

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What Type Of Occupational Therapist Would You Be?

"What is OT?" you ask...Occupational Therapy is a client-centered, therapeutic health profession. OT services provide assistance to develop, maintain, or recover daily activities throughout the lifespan. There are many specializations within occupational therapy...Which one fits you? For more information please visit AOTA.org

Ever wonder what type of OT job would be the perfect fit for you? Take this fun quiz to find out and let us know your results! :)

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Love what I do.

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Happy April and Happy OT Month! :D

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All the Stores With Special Hours for Seniors and Other Vulnerable Customers During the Coronavirus Crisis

Many stores are opening their doors early for older adults, pregnant women and immunocompromised shoppers.

Shopping is an important and meaningful occupation for many individuals that has become more challenging due to the Coronavirus.  People who are 60 years old or older may be more vulnerable to becoming seriously ill from Coronavirus, and it may be challenging to continue these occupations (like shopping) while avoiding large crowds in order to stay safe.  This article speaks about several supermarket chains that are holding open hours that are exclusive to senior citizens so that they may shop in a safer, less crowded environment.  

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Self Care: Lockdown Edition

Stick to a schedule. Not a detailed routine (unless that's the kind of thing that helps you) but at least keep roughly the same sleep- and mealtimes everyday. Set an alarm if you have to

Move. If you're still able to go out on a walk, do that (but make sure to stay away from other people!). If you have a backyard, go there. If you have a balcony, go there. If you don't have any of these options, open a window and work out a bit

What are the things you've wanted to do for a while but you never had enough time at home? Did you want to finish that book, sew that bag, play that video game, learn that language? Use your time for that!

Check up on your family and friends every once in a while. If you're more extroverted, find ways to socialize regularly via phone, internet, "balcony parties" etc

The right amount of news: If you're watching/reading/listening to the news all day, you'll be stressed. If you never do, you won't be informed (e.g. about any new regulations where you live)

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Here are some tips for coping with the impact of the coronavirus. It’s a really challenging time for a lot of us right now, but we’re all in this together! 

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Where do Occupational Therapists Work?

OT’s take on a lot of roles. Check it out! 

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Adult Mental Health

Old Age Psychiatry

Alcohol and Addiction Services

Neurology

Stroke Rehabilitation

Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Hand Therapy and Rehabilitation

Older Persons Healthcare

Pediatric Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Intellectual Disability

Palliative Care and Oncology

Orthopaedics

Musculoskeletal Disorder

Rheumatology

Pain Management

Housing Adaptations

Specialist seating

Ergonomics

Vocational Rehabilitation

Acute Hospital Healthcare

Nursing Home and Residential Care

Primary and Community Care

Private Healthcare

Schools and Universities

Healthcare Management

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Ever wonder what in the world occupational therapy is? Well don’t worry, you’re not the only one! Check out some of these areas that OTs can work in! And don’t forget to drop us a question if you’d like us to elaborate on anything! :)

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Hey! I heard of Occupational Therapy before but I'm quite sure what it is. Can Occupational Therapy help me get a job?

Hello!

OTs can help you get a job if that is something you find meaningful. Occupational Therapy encompasses many things. In short, OT helps people complete tasks and responsibilities that bring meaning to their life. These activities can include things like showering, brushing your hair, cooking, using the toilet independently, raising children, even sexual activity. OTs help their clients overcome barriers that are in the way of them living their life to their personal definition of function and fulfillment.    

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Welcome!

Hello, and welcome to our blog, Sincerely OT! We are 4 second year occupational therapy students from Kean University and are excited to share our thoughts with you on all things OT!

We hope that this blog will be a resource for occupational therapy students, OT practitioners, people interested in the field and anyone else in the world wanting to learn more about OT!

So get comfortable, and come along with us for the ride. We all have time on our hands now with all that social distancing going on! ;)

Stay well!

Sincerely, OT

P.S. We’d love to hear from you! Don’t be shy...leave us a question or comment! :)