Understanding Dementia in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy and Dementia Interventions

Addressing the challenges of occupational therapy and dementia is such a rewarding area of practice. But how can we truly use our skills to engage our patients, teach staff and care partners these skills and help our patient’s thrive?

My guest Jenna Mele OTD, OTR/L, CCCM, RYT, gives some great tips, resources and practical ways to work with our patients that have dementia so they can be as independent and successful as possible through building skills for engagement!

Occupational therapy and dementia strategies that you can incorporate into your practice TODAY + a Dementia Cognitive Screen/Evaluation Checklist and Behavior Profile | OTFlourish.com #occupationaltherapy #HomehealthOT #OTpodcast #SNFOT #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapyassistantSubscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher

Resources from the Show:

Dementia Beyond Drugs

Teepa Snow Positive Physical Approach Videos/YouTube

Teepa Snow presentation on dementia care

DementiAssist App

Dementia Reference Listbeside link icon

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