Seniors Flourish Podcast | Occupational Therapy

Helping you DOMINATE documentation (or at least a step toward this goal!) with case studies, reviewing CPT codes and FREE resources to get you feeling more confident and skilled! Resources: Skilled Terminology Quick Reference with Key Phrases for Billing and Reimbursement Documentation Justification Handout AOTA Occupational Profile AOTA Members Only: Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain & Process Connect with Alexis! Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: 8alexisjoelleWebsite: http://www.alexisjoelle.comEmail: info@alexisjoelle.com   LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: Get $25 off a Great Seminars Course! Go to www.seniorrehabproject.com/GREAT & use promo code: SRP25 Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to

What does it mean to be an Authentic #OT practitioner? Discussing productivity, being a voice for our profession and ways for you to be the best clinician you can be!  Contact to make your voice heard! AOTA Regulatory and Reimbursement: regulatory@aota.org Referenced articles by Debora Davidson: http://blog.todayinot.com/advice-ot-future/ http://blog.todayinot.com/ots-on-the-same-page-in-response-to-last-column/ Check out AuthenticOT.com or try Debora's FREE webinar to see if Private Practice is Right for Me? Like the Authentic OT Facebook page LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR   This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: Get $25 off a Great Seminars Course! Go to SeniorRehabProject.com/GREAT & use promo code: SRP25 Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes

Have you ever felt like you just don't know where to start when addressing incontinence with your patients? Today, Krista Covell-Pierson OTR/L, BCB-PMD talks about what we can do get started treating this area of practice.  BONUSES! Krista is sharing with you a free download of a Voiding Diary (plus, it's easy to modify for your specific setting!) Here is an entire list of Bladder Irritants - a perfect patient handout Resources Mention Senior Flourish Podcast and get 25% off a consultation with Krista Covell-Pierson OTR/L, BCB-PMD Contact: krista@covellcare.com Learn More About Our Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Great Seminars and Books: Get $25 off a Great Seminars Course! Go to www.SeniorRehabProject.com/GREAT & use promo code: SRP25 ***** Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And forget to subscribe t

Thank YOU, the listeners for sharing, downloading and listening to the Seniors Flourish Podcast! It has been an amazing first few months of sharing content and Occupational Therapy interviews with you. I am proud to be a part of the the Senior Rehab Project Network, which consists of 6 podcasts with the ultimate goal to advance care for older adults. Because of your support of this podcast, we have grown to the point at which we can support sponsors and our current is GREAT Seminars.  They provide evidence based practice courses, home studies, books and a Geriatric Training Certification through the Geriatric Rehabilitation Education and Training Institute. Link: www.seniorrehabproject.com/GREAT  and PROMO Code: SRP25 for $25 off your next purchase ***** Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to sub

Have you ever wondered why you really have to use evidence based practice in your daily treatment sessions? Not only am I discussing why you should do it, but exactly how! Get the FREE reference: Quick guide to free evidence based resources for occupational therapy practitioners Resources: http://journals.rcni.com/doi/pdfplus/10.7748/ns2009.04.23.32.35.c6935 Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts  

On today's episode, I am talking cognitive assessments with Simon Carson OT + Heather Cole SLP, the creators of the F-STAC (Functional Standardized Touchscreen Assessment of Cognition) cognitive assessment.  Referenced: Check out and purchase the F-STAC and the STAC The website for their company: Cognitive Innovations ***** Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

On this episode, I will talk about 5 tips to help you overcome patients refusing occupational therapy services. Many times it is not that the patient wants to refuse, but we aren't listening to the patient's specific wants and needs.  Referenced: Overcoming Patient Refusals Reference Guide  OT Goal: OT practitioner will complete 100% of the patient visits in their clinical setting as measured by the number of patients on the the practitioner's caseload within one week.  ***** I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your ideas. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

On this episode, I will talk with Sarah Stromsdorfer OT and blogger over at MyOTSpot.com about how we as occupational therapists can add more occupation based treatment ideas and documentation into our daily interventions.  Referenced: MOHO Modified Interest Checklist Occupation Based Kit Ideas and Free Supply List    OT Goal: OT practitioner will instruct patient in 1 occupation based activity in their work environment as measured by self reporting with 100% accuracy within 1 week.  Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week. If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your ideas. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ------------ *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at http://www.SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts

Welcome to the Seniors Flourish Podcast! This first episode explains what the Seniors Flourish Podcast is all about, how it will help you, as an occupational therapy practitioner, be the best you can be when working with older adults and who is on the line up in the next few shows.  Referenced Websites: SeniorsFlourish.com Learning Lab Membership Site Thanks for Listening! I appreciate you taking the time to join me this week.  If you have ANY suggestions on OT podcast topics focusing on the older adult, I'd love to hear your suggestions. Head on over to SeniorsFlourish.com/podcast.    And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates and be sure to not miss an episode. Plus, it's free! ----------- *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project family at SeniorRehabProject.com/Podcasts