“Got any plans for Memorial Day Weekend?”
Isn’t that kind of a funny question? A day intended to remember the fallen is also the unofficial start to summer, with cookouts and swimming pools and campfires.
Don’t get me wrong, I love a good day outside to kick off the summer. And this year, we are in fact eating some good food, spending the day outside, and enjoying the sunshine with some family.
But I’ve served some wonderful men and women who sacrificed much to fight for the freedom I have to do those very things. Men and women who felt like they had little to give by the time I met them, but who offered so much.
So here’s to remembering those who have sacrificed much to give us little joys of cookouts and swimming pools all summer long. And if you’re serving Residents who are also Veterans, remember to celebrate and appreciate them always.
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:
Turn Therapy Putty into a Cognitive Intervention
Practical Steps to Take when Evaluating Someone for “Increased Behaviors”
Common Questions Families as Me
Some Great Therapy Products (links non-affiliate):
We’ve been talking quite a bit about evaluations this week, and I’ve mentioned my Free Evaluation Kit that offers some resources to help tailor an evaluation to meet the needs of someone living with dementia. You can grab the whole kit here!
I was interviewed on the Occupied Podcast this week, and it was such a great conversation about all things memory, memory care, and mind health! You can listen to the whole episode here.
Someone to Follow if You Don’t Already:
Since May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, here are some SLPs I love to follow!
Rebecca @asweetercourse
Jessie @thememorycompass
Stephanie @the_palliative_slp
Francine @francinewaskavitz
Adria @belightcare
Have a great weekend!
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