Origin of an OT

What were the key takeaway points from the guest lecture today?  It's important to know the limitations of the driver so you can help them adapt safely. Safety is the number one priority. No one will be happy when told they are no longer able to drive keep that in mind when trying to win them over don’t patronize them , try to understand their feeling of loss and relate that to them Driving is the hardest thing you'll do in your day  It has physical demands as well as requiring cognitive and executive function Problems that can interfere with driving are: Impulsivity, aggression, physical limitations, limitations in quick decision making, and more hand controls vehicles require pushing to control the breaks and pulling to accelerate these vehicles are constructed this way in anticipation of G-force if you were to pull when stopping the force of the car slowing would interfere with your abilit...

Looking at my glyf that i made in my first year of OT school was a crazy moment. I feel like I'm light years ahead of where i was then. It feels like I'm at a point I didn't think I would ever make it to. I partially expected my glyf from the other day to look different. The only difference was the face shape. This represented thinking a leader was born or raised. I said before they were born leaders because i believe all leaders need to have something inside them that sparks the fire of leadership. I still feel that way but i decided to change my answer because even if you are born with a talent, you wont develop that unless you nurture and encourage those qualities. Overall, I haven't changed much in terms of my beliefs on leadership, but at least I know that my beliefs are backed up this time due to my experiences throughout school.

What were the key takeaway points from the guest lecture today?  Proper nutrition is a major determinant of the aging process Nutritional needs don't always work with the client's budget/ time frame Geriatric populations absorb less nutrients from food than younger people Muscle mass is important to protect from injury and illness Describe two occupational therapy interventions based on the topic. Food insecurity education/resources for those in low SES or food deserts Provide a map with locations of foodbanks, grocery stores, and other areas that can assist the patients in attending health low cost meals. Help the patients create cook books to take home that include healthy and low cost recipes Work with an older patient individually on creating a meal plan based off of recipes that provide feelings of nostalgia. A problem for older adults is that they may lose their appetite. Nostalgia is a strong ...