Juli the OT Student

The Aging and Sexual Health guest lecture was extremely informative. Some of the major takeaways from the lecture included  ·        Usage of proper terminology with body parts (ex. Vulva)  ·        Knowledge on positive outcomes from orgasms  o     Pain Relieve o     Reduces stress o     Improves sleep  o     Boost immune system o     Produces higher levels of cognitive function o     Increases life span ·        She talked about the physical impact of aging with both men and women  ·        Physical issues that make sexual response that much more difficult  o     Hardening of the arteries and diabetes  o     Arthritis o     High blood pressure  o     Obesity After this lecture, I feel more comfortable having a conversation about sex with a client. I can apply what I have learned today during a one on one session with a client that has arthritis. If they ask questions related to sex, I would follow the PLISSIT (Permission, Limited Information, Specif

Guest lecture on Driving and Community Mobility with Cody Stovall  Key takeaway points  ·       What it takes to become a Certified Driving Rehab Specialist  o    Trained under CDRS 2 years  o    Pass national exam o    Maintain continuing education  ·       Insight and Awareness  o    How someone views the differences in their thinking processes and physical ability o    Major concern for people with Alzheimer’s and TBI  ·       We also discussed common screens and assessments used  o    SIMARD MD – Screen for the Identification of the Cognitively Impaired Medically at-Risk Driver A Modifications of the DemTect  o    Manual Muscle Test and AROM  o    Trail making A and B (sustained and dividing attention) o    Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) ·       Easiest most cost-effective way to improve safety is mirrors!!! o    Enlarge rearview mirror  o    Blind spot mirrors  Two possible interventions 1.       Group therapy for people with Alzheimer’s

Key takeaways from the Nutrition & Aging Presentation was the importance of losing muscle mass with age. Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle tissue as a natural part of the aging process. The other way people lose muscle mass is by being ill or hospitalized. Loss of lean body mass leads to  -       -  Inability to heal and recover from surgery, illness, or disease -       -  Decreased strength and energy -       - Loss of Independence -       -  Increased risk of falls and fractures -       -  Weakened immune system and increased risk of infections  -       -  Impaired healing -       -  Decreased quality of life In order to prevent this, it is important for patients to eat more in the hospital than they do at home (roughly 4,000 kcal/ day).  Occupational therapist can educate groups of community dwelling clients on the importance of nutrition and their nutritional needs. This may include -       -  Carbohydrates: 45% to 65% of kilocalories -       -  Lipids:

My two glyph's are almost the exact same. Except in my first one I had more eye lashes and less curly hair. Before today, it had been awhile since I looked at my Clifton Strengths Finder assessment. As soon as I pulled up the assessment, they all came flowing back. The five themes include; Positivity, Activator, Woo, Includer, and Harmony. I strongly believe they are an accurate representation of my assets. I think these are important to recall in order to accentuate my strengths.   In the first picture I had wavy hair, but in the second picture I had extremely curly hair. I think this is due to the fact I am a strong creative leader even though my organization skills may be lacking. I strongly believe someone can be a powerful leader and not be the most structured person.  Even though my two glyphs are very similar, I feel as though I have grown a tremendous amount since the first term of school. I can tell I am more mature and more confident in my knowledge. I look f

On May 30 th, my neurological aspects class attended a Memphis Rollin’ Grizzlies (MRG) practice. This was an amazing experience that I will never forget. I was shocked by the ability, speed, and agility of the players. To be honest, I found the MRG practice to be more exciting than a Memphis Grizzlies basketball game! From this experience, I learned that the MRG are a D1 team and they follow similar rules as NCAA basketball. I also learned that 18 universities in the United States have wheelchair basketball teams and offer scholarships. After the practice was over, the class got hands on experience in the wheelchairs. It was a lot harder to shoot than expected! This was a phenomenal learning experience, and I will definitely recommend wheelchair basketball as a possible hobby to future clients. I would love to go to a game during the season!   I included a link to the team's page for more information! http://www.rollingrizzlies.org