How Occupational Therapy Can Help By Mary Schwartz, OTR/L “We just can’t make your glasses any stronger.” To many individuals with low vision, this is a frequently heard statement from eye care professionals. It is estimated than one in four people over the age of 80 are affected by low vision. As the population ages …
By Brittainy Wierzbicki, OT One of the hardest things about being an Occupational Therapist (OT) is getting our patients to follow through with our recommendations. This includes home exercise programs, adaptive equipment recommendations, adaptive equipment recommendations, and anything else we ask our patients to do. It doesn’t matter how awesome our interventions are or how …
By Sue Paul, OTR, COO Yesterday, John and I hosted a luncheon honoring 12 employees and contractors who have been working at BRG for more than five years. The purpose was simple and heartfelt; let us break bread with those who have shown commitment to this journey. Our intention, though sincere, was about as utilitarian …
There’s a new CREW in town. Baker Driving Rehabilitation! Baker Driving Rehab is a partnership between Baker Rehab Group and driving rehabilitation therapist, Meredith Lyons. This partnership is, as Sue Paul says, a “you complete me” kind of arrangement with Baker Rehab Group. Baker Driving began seeing the first clients in July and is speeding …
Perhaps you’ve noticed that Baker Rehab is growing by leaps and bounds. In spite of a few farewells in 2013, we have continued to expand our staff and our geographic footprint in three states. Because we are a small company, we depend on everybody pitching in to make it all work. We are especially grateful …
Our March 2014 Spotlight on Excellence Therapist is someone who has been a part of the Baker Rehab Team nearly since inception. Greg Adams, physical therapist, has been our “Go To Guy” for cardiopulmonary physical therapy since 2003. Greg has been a physical therapist for 22 years, working all over the United States in a …
Sue Paul, aka The Dementia Queen, had a highly productive and rewarding 2013. Here are some highlights: In February, Sue was a guest on the television show Go Healthy For Good on the Hope Channel where she discussed occupational therapy and dementia. In April, Sue was invited to participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum …
If you know Dr. John Baker, you might be aware of the enormous impact his energy and passion for physical therapy is having on the profession. At the very least, the impressive list of credentials and initials on his business card should clue you in. The man is dedicated, and tireless, and his list of …
As home health therapists, we stumble into all kinds of circumstances. When occupational therapist Erin King met a family living in dire conditions, she took action. “This is a family who is doing everything right, but can’t get a break,” Erin explained. “They are a lovely couple with an adult son who is developmentally disabled. …
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BRG is excited to introduce Jacob Bal, SLP as head of our Speech Language and Pathology program. Jake studied psychology and linguistics at the University of Michigan where he developed an interest in working with children with autism. After completing his undergraduate degrees, Jake decided on pursuing a graduate degree in speech and language pathology. …
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