Well, my first week under a new routine is just about over and honestly I’m here for this schedule.
I feel both rested and productive (which is always a great feeling!) and I’m excited for to have more time to focus on this platform.
Honestly, if I didn’t have the coworkers I did when I started out as a new grad in skilled nursing, I’m not sure I would have stayed in that setting. But now I love it and truly can’t imagine working anywhere else.
I hope that these resources and shared experiences here help you if you’re struggling as a new grad or a new-to-dementia-care therapist.
If you missed out on anything from this week, or are looking for some fun ways to connect to the OT community, I’ve got it all compiled here.
This Week’s Recap
Instagram Reels:
Why is Direction Following so Hard for Individuals Living with Dementia?
Starting a Week of ‘Overnight’ Shifts
Why Address Sensory Integration within Dementia Care
Dementia-Friendly Sensory Integration Strategies
A Recap of my ‘Overnight’ Shifts
Some Great Therapy Products:
I recently picked up these 2 t-shirts from Amazon that are cute, comfortable, and perfect to wear to work with some scrub pants!
‘Occupational Therapist Smile’ shirt
‘Let’s Root for Each Other’ shirt
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
Someone to Follow if You Don’t Already:
All three accounts currently have Social Media challenges going on this month and are sharing posts daily to their Feed and Stories
@shannenmarie_ot – #ABCsofOT
@fullscopeot – #fullscopeOT
@8alexisjoelle – #OTGratitudeChallenge
Have you seen the Petition?
Many OTs have been sharing a petition to change the Academic and Clinical Standards for occupational therapists.
And if you’ve already signed the petition, take the next step by filling out this survey that breaks down how much each of the points within the petition resonates with you: find it here.
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