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Why Heart Health is Important | Aging in Place Solutions Our newest deep dive

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Hard of Hearing | Aging in Place Solutions Our newest deep dive

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9 Best Ways to Make Tubs, Showers, Sinks Accessible | Aging in Place Solutions Our newest deep dive

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Do weighted bracelets for tremors work? Our newest deep dive

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Dementia and Alzheimer's | Aging in Place Solutions Our newest deep dive

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Top 3 Myths When Getting a Stair Lift for a Loved One Our newest deep dive

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Home Modifications for Pakinson's Disease Discover simple home modifications that improve safety and independence for people living with Parkinson’s.

Great to see occupational therapy highlighted in this article - along with our founder's thoughts! www.healthcentral.com/condition/pa...

Adaptive Handwriting Tools for Kids and Stroke Recovery Our newest deep dive

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Can't wait for this next webinar! Join us if thinking about OT outside the box is interesting to you. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Celebrate OT Month! Caregivers & OTs: Discover top blogs with tips to support your loved ones & clients. www.asksamie.com/blogs/how-to...

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How to Catch an OT? Simple—adaptive equipment!
OTs have these tools to promote independence and safety.
Curious about other OT-approved adaptive solutions? Follow for regular OT insights, tips, and recommendations!

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You’re Doing the Most—It’s Time Something Did the Same for You ⭐ Meet OTConnected a digital hub for OTPs to discover, save, and share adaptive resources, grow their business, and connect with a community—made just for OTPs. Check it out now at: otconnected.com

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Struggling with resistance to care? You’re not alone. These 3 OT-backed strategies help reduce agitation and boost dignity during daily care. Save & share. More tips at AskSAMIE.com.

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Imagine your environment telling you that you don’t belong. That’s what happens when DEI is erased—it impacts people with disabilities, health issues, and more. Hear the OT perspective on CareLab.

#InclusionMatters #DEI #DisabilityRights #AccessibilityMatters #HealthEquity

Hearing and Health! with Dr. Hope Lanter CareLab · Episode

Unmanaged diabetes can damage ear structures, leading to hearing loss and poor communication with healthcare providers. Occupational therapy aids better communication.

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#HearingHealth #DiabetesCare #CommunicationMatters

Exciting! Love to see new OT students!

There is no award for never asking for help or never taking a break. Picture by joyfulsmolthings Black writing on a blue pale background, a blue rosette with a pink outline

“Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of strength.” Barack Obama

Ask for the help you want and need.

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#kindness #compassion

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Nothing prepares you for that call—the one that flips your world upside down. A crisis hits, panic sets in, and logic fades. In this episode of #CareLab, we break down how to be ready when the unimaginable happens. Listen to the full episode here! 🎧

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Discharge planning isn’t just about giving info—it’s about making sure caregivers can absorb and apply it. Bridge the gap by sharing info in small chunks, repeating key details, and providing takeaways.🔗 Find resources at AskSAMIE.com & watch here: youtu.be/PeJ-F3VUaik

Falls aren’t just about walking—they stem from vision, habits, or even furniture placement. OTs help address root causes with personalized strategies. In this CareLab episode, Emilia Bourland & Brandy Archie share fall prevention tips for caregivers.

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1/31/1851 — b. Alice Bennett, American physician, hospital director, medical educator. The first woman to earn a Ph.D. from the Univ of Penn. Advanced mental health treatment for female patients by abolishing restraints and introducing occupational therapy #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #OTD

What Should an OT Ask During Home Assessments?

Ask key questions to ensure safety:
✅ How does your loved one move? – Fits routines.
✅ Biggest bath-time challenge? – Custom solutions help.
✅ Where do they reach for support? – Safety they’ll use.

Visit AskSAMIE.com for help!

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Resistance to adaptive equipment is common due to stigma or fear. As an OT, emphasize that these tools restore independence, not signal defeat. Build trust by collaborating on choices and sharing success stories. Find strategies and resources to support adoption at AskSAMIE.com. 💡

YouTube video by How to Age in Place | AskSAMIE Behind the Scenes of Home Assessments

This assessment proved to Medicaid that the requested modifications were medically necessary. Nothing is more impactful than a professional helping make environments fit unique needs. If you or someone you know needs help, find an OT at AskSAMIE.com

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Adaptive Equipment For Parkinson's Shop Dr. Brandy's curated adaptive equipment for Parkinson's. Take your On-Demand Assessment to find exactly what you need for living with Parkinson's.

Tremors can disrupt daily living. As OT’s, we empower clients with Tremors to maintain a good quality of life. Tools like weighted bracelets can help reduce involuntary movements. Check out our other OT approved tools for tremors here: www.asksamie.com/collections/...