Right on Susanne Here in Alberta when my husband was saying, "I always thought I'd be using my shop when I retired but I can't" "Why not" "I can't stand long enough at the bench" I was able to bite my tongue and say "I think we need a formal OT evaluation here" instead of jumping in. Fortunately I knew that was available from our Home Health program. I doubt there are very many care givers who would know what to ask for. So - one part of your pitch to doctors might be support for informal care givers who are having a hard time as well as the folks who are "feeling depressed, useless, isolated, in pain, like a burden....". Another question comes to mind - What is the most satisfying case you have ever had? There is one theory that one looks for needs in the marketplace - another that in order to attract work you need to be filled with passion for what you are doing. Joan
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of susanne Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OTlist] What is IT? Hi Ron For obvious reasons I can't tell what's most needed in your geographical area. What is sorely lacking in my area is sources of holistic evaluation of client resources, and the support needed for unfolding those resources. We have district nurses who do evaluations for home health services - using a simple form where they also get to put a few x-marks concerning "activities", "getting around" etc., but they really don't know a thing about it, and also have no incitement to go deeper, since "home health/care" is what they are there to evaluate for. Yet this kind of evaluation is all one ever gets, unless you're lucky to arrive home directly from a good rehab. How wonderful if one could go to one's doctor and say: "Hey, I sure am glad that home health gets me up in my wheelchair in the morning, I also am somewhat surviving on the meals on wheels, but I really would like to find ways to better fulfill my roles in family and society!" (Or more likely: ".... but I really am feeling depressed, useless, isolated, in pain, like a burden....") And doc would say: "Wow, I really can see how you're looking for more meaning in your daily life - sure there's more to life than merely surviving - how would you like it if I signed you up for an OT evaluation, because that is just what OT is about?!" Just daydreaming a bit here across the pond:-) Anything you could use? susanne, denmark PS: Also, some short-stories about how OT has made a difference might be useful? Sure we could help you write some! -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] **************************************************************************** ********** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************** ********** No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.7/868 - Release Date: 6/25/2007 12:20 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.7/868 - Release Date: 6/25/2007 12:20 PM -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
