Show notes-

Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare

Guest- Geraldine Jean Baptiste, LVN, COTA

- Manager of family business Lone Oak Garden RCFE

- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system.

1. Story (theme) Sue fell and broke hip while reaching for a coffee mug in her home.

2. Teaching points What is Occupational Therapy OT? https://www.aota.org/about/what-is-ot

- When is OT necessary? Contrast with PT

- What conditions benefit from an OT referral? 

- Significance of OT during the late stages of life?

-Activities of Daily living ADLs: transferring, ambulating, toileting, showering, dressing, feeding

- Legacy work (meaningful activities in addition to gardening, knitting, etc.)

3. Empower -A valuable a resource https://vistaassistedliving.com

Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com

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