I agree and I think this is where we are at! She has fallen because of "chair walking" but she still does not see this as a problem.
There is a saying that goes like this: Often, our greatest strengths are also our greatest weaknesses". I love this lady because she is so dog-done determined. But her determination to remain independent places her at increased risk! Such is the life of being a client-centered OT!! You know, facilitating occupation is soooooo much harder than anyone even begins to imagine!! This case is a perfect example. When you begin looking beyond the impairment and disability, you begin creeping into the realm of a person's will. And that will can either be a true blessing or a hinderance. But, if we are going to work in occupation, we need to work within the realm of the person's will. It's time's like this that I both love and hate (not really) being an OT!! Thanks for all the input!!! Ron P.S. The patient has advanced to in-home training on a cane with her primary care giver. The patient and I are working on mobility without AD. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Arceneaux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] Functional Mobility Training JA> In the end though, if the patient is satisfied with her current practice, you will be hard JA> pressed to change this behavior. -- 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 **************************************************************************************
