Hello everyone, I have been a COTA since 2007. I currently work in a small critical access LTC with an OTR from ACUTE hospital. I am needing assistance to help her with the tools she needs to interpret the ACLs raw score. I am also building a mobile multisensory environment for our neuro-cognitive patients. She and I will both need assistance for…Read More

hello, im looking for assistance with recommending an assistive device for a patient preparing to return home. He has a walk in shower and requires assist of 2 to transfer and a standard tub transfer bench will not work or a shower chair. So far the only thing i can find would cost a couple thousand dollars but would have a track system that could…Read More

Hi everyone, I’m a newer OT in Oregon who worked in peds and hands before taking a break from OT the past year and a half. I’m ready to try OT again when I move to Portland in a few months and am looking into SNFs. While I’ve heard from classmates and colleagues that SNFs are not the most uplifting settings to be in, I’m hoping I will gain a sense…Read More

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for suggestions for a recent case I’ve encountered. The patient has a chronic posterior shoulder dislocation. Reduction attempt was unsuccessful and pt continues with a lot of pain. Pt is WBAT. Has anyone had any good success with a specific intervention or suggestions?

Hello! My name is Taylor and I’ve been a pediatric OT for 8 years! I’ve decided to MAYBE take on adults in a smaller rural hospital that involves acute care, swing bed , HH and maybe some OP 🤯 If I accept the job, I won’t start until August but I just wanted to learn more and freshen up since I learned this information a long time ago. I have…Read More

Hey!! I’m lizzy and I’ve been a COTA for about a year. I worked in SNF, I stumbled across this page by looking up different treatment ideas because I was feeling burnt off from doing the same intervention over and over again. Hoping this will help me grow and continue to learn as a new grad.

Hello, I am a new grad currently working in SNF. I’m looking for some guidance for documentation. I feel as if i do well with my treatments but i dont always know how to properly document them. Any tips, cheat sheets,etc are greatly appreciated, thanks!

Hi, my name is Jillian. I am a new grad starting a position at an ALF next week and I am excited but super nervous! Any advice is welcome! I also have experience working at a myofascial release OT clinic (for one of my level 2 fieldwork experiences) and I was wondering if anyone else has experience in MFR and if they have used it in an ALF or SNF setting.

I was never let into the masterclass….feeling frustrated

Hi! My name is Kerston and I am from Texas. I’ve been working for a little more than a year in an IRF setting. I was just curious about what this membership has to offer and looking for ways to step up my treatments!!

Hi everyone, I’m Pippa from Port Alfred, South Africa. I’ve been working in mainstream and special needs schools for many years. I’ve completed the Ayres SI certification and the SIPT. We’ve now moved to a small coastal town to take care of my parents-in-law. I’m now opening up a more generalized OT practice and feeling very overwhelmed. I’m here…Read More

Does anyone have suggestions for visual reminders, written reminders for residents in SNF, specifically for those with memory deficits? I see signs posted at bedside but don’t see them as very effective. Looking for visually appealing, concise, symbols, or pictures that would help and make the posters more meaningful. Something more than “Call…Read More

I have a long term care resident who has a custom wheelchair but has contractures we are trying to keep from progressing. The posture is an externally rotated right leg at the hip and a bent knee causing one foot to cross behind the other. Any ideas on how to treat this contracture and how to stop it from progressing? Thank you!

Hi! I’m Rachelle and have been working in SNF for a few months. I took many years off to raise my kids then worked in the school setting for a few years most recently so I’m grateful for this resource., I’m pretty rusty when it comes to older adults and knowing all the tips and tricks to help them.

I cannot figure out how to add the shortcut/app to my phone. I have an iPhone and have watched your video tutorial so many times and still can’t see what you did…I get as far as signing in on my phone, but then cannot get passed that… did you airdrop it? I can’t get that to pop up

Hello. I have been an OT for many years with some experience in general outpatient OT seeing a little of everything, but most of my experience is in orthopedics- specifically hand therapy. I have just made the jump to HH and feel like it’s a great fit for me, but I have SO MUCH to learn! I’m so excited to have found this amazing resource!

Hello! I am a new graduate from Drake University, who is excited (and nervous lol) to begin working in SNF at KCMO. I am beginning the onboarding process this week and I am excited to see how this membership can help me further my OT practice.

Hello. I am an OT with many years in orthopedic but am just transitioning to home health. I feel as if I know NOTHING! I’m a bit overwhelmed with how to really help CVA patients – especially with those difficult to rehab upper extremities and one armed ADLs. I am so happy to have found this resource…just got my yearly membership and am exploring…Read More

I need help with strengthening and balance exercise without equipments for hip, knee patients

Hello everyone! I live in Austin, TX and I am starting my new job at an independent living/assistive living/memory care facility tomorrow. I will be the only OT there, but have other PTs and SLPs in the building. Any guidance is welcome as this is my 2nd job as a new grad!

Hi everyone!
My name is Noelle, and I am a 2nd year OT student heading into my final rotation before graduation in a SNF. My 2A rotation was in an outpatient pediatrics clinic so I will need to switch gears for my 2B. I am so grateful that this membership is available as it has lessened my apprehension greatly as I head into a brand new…Read More

Hello everyone! I am an OT student in their last level II placement in an inpatient rehab unit. I absolutely love it and can see this being the setting I work at in the future. I just joined to expand my knowledge and find new resources to bring to my placement! I am excited to be here and excited to graduate this upcoming May!

Hello! I am a COTA from Canton, Ohio. I have been a COTA for over 30 years, and currently working PRN at a skilled nursing faciltiy. I am enjoying all the articles, hand outs, and videos.

Hi everyone! I am currently an OTA student but expect to graduate in May. I am excited to be here and just want to soak up as much information as possible. I am currently in a pediatric outpatient setting, but I am a passion for geriatrics, aging in place, home health, and mental health. Love the resources this site offers.

Hi! Patricia here from upstate NY. I am 58 and graduated OT school in 1987. I have worked in many settings with many populations during my OT career, but my passion is working with seniors. I took a very long hiatus from my career to homeschool my daughters for all of their K-12 education (back when homeschooling was an anomaly lol). I dabbled…Read More

Reminder that “a properly designed resistance training program for older
adults should work toward 2–3 sets of 1–2 multijoint exercises per
major muscle group, achieving intensities of 70–85% of 1
repetition maximum (1RM), 2–3 times per week!”

🔑 Takeaway: Arm exercises should NOT be performed every day as muscle needs to rest and intensi…Read More

My name is Celeste Crabtree I’m an OTA working in an inpatient rehab facility at a hospital in SLC, UT. While I’m not a new therapist I love keeping up with new ideas and keeping myself engaged to learning what’s best for my patients. I’ve been a member for a while and love the content and access to handouts.

Have you guys used the app – Clock Yourself with your patients? It is a great way to integrate dual task training, balance progression and measurement of progression! https://www.clockyourself.com.au/

Hello everybody! My name is Kylie, I am a new grad OT located in Indianapolis! I started my career in acute care and have recently transitioned to more wellness/community based role(s) with older adults.

I just started a position with a brand spankin new PACE program (still in development phase)! I am the first and only OT on staff which is…Read More

Hi! My name is Holly, an OT from Northwest Ohio! I am about 4 months into new graduate life and working PRN in two SNFs and have been following your instagram page for about a year. Now that I am a practicing clinician, I knew I wanted to join the Learning Lab! One of my Level 2s was in a SNF, so I have some experience, however there is still so…Read More

Thought this is good to share: https://www.aota.org/practice/practice-essentials/quality/quality-toolkit

Anyone else having difficulty seeing the Micro Videos? I have an inquiry to IT but they are wanting more information like is it happening on a certain browser or type of smartphone/ipad/computer?

Thank you for this site. I am a 20+ experienced therapist who has not done HH since the 90’s. Sooo much better with GPS, am I right masco friends… I have a ton of assessment and treatment knowledge yet still struggle to effectively organize the goal. Initially I was frustrated with the references to other sites because I always went down the…Read More

Welcome everyone!
Please share where you are from & what setting you are in and get to know each other a little better 😊

Here is a quick video on how to add the Membership site as an APP on your smartphone!
Perfect for participating in the forum on the go, listening to Micro Videos on your way to work or finding a printable for your patients!