Friday Feels // 6.16.2023

This week, we hosted a little going-away celebration for the Rehab Department Director at one of the facilities I frequent. Nothing too fancy, just some cards with sweet messages and a dozen or so doughnuts to make the start of the work day a little more special. Changes and shifts in routines can be tricky for all of us, but I’m always on board for a transition when it means someone will get a routine that works better for themselves and their family.

I also started at a new-to-me building this week. I shared a little about it on Instagram Stories, but just to recap here, the initial experience has been great. It’s a much larger building compared to the other facilities I work at, but it’s a nice blend of skilled short term patients, long-term care Residents, and assisted living level care. And though the building is much larger than I’m used to, I learned my way around the main treatment and Residency areas pretty quickly.

We’ve got some decent weather ahead this weekend, and some celebratory plans for Father’s Day.

What are your plans for this weekend?

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:

When To Use Adaptive Equipment on The Memory Unit

Sticker-by-Number Review

Benefits of Outdoor Activity

Finding the Right Fit

Some Great Therapy Products:

Last week, I discovered @memorylanetv. They are an on-demand tv network designed for individuals living with dementia. Their subscriptions offer hundreds of hours of plot-free media and television, and they also sell some great sensory kits. (link non-affiliate)

We talked about Sticker-by-Number books this week, and if you’re interested in grabbing a book or two there’s lots of variety here to choose from (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases).

Someone to Follow if You Don’t Already:

@lakeshorelady – I’ve been following Lauren for a while now. She’s a lifestyle and fashion blogger based in Chicago, and she recently shared a Reel describing her upcoming endeavors to cook through her Nana’s recipe books. This is such a sweet idea, and something that harmonizes so beautifully with a lot of the concepts we talk about here

@ot.4.lyfe – Sarah just launched an updated version of her podcast last week, talking all about entrepreneurship and OT together