Thanks Joan!
Here's an interesting thought. If a patient is unable to internalize meaning (and I'm not saying that they aren't), is what they are doing rightly considered occupation? Thanks for taking time to dialogue with me!! Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Joan Riches <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] Sorting Silverware? JR> I am talking about advanced dementia Ron. These people are deprived of JR> occupation. Handling and manipulating things they recognise often provides a JR> sense of accomplishment especially when their efforts are recognised and JR> appreciated. Your final statement is quite true when people are able to JR> compare present and past abilities. -- 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 **************************************************************************************
