Jennifer Milsovic is an Occupational Therapist with Baker Rehab Group, she shares her wisdom on having “The Driving Conversation” with elders. Perhaps you are a clinician and have a client that you know is driving and probably shouldn’t be. Or, maybe you have a spouse that you aren’t sure should be driving. Maybe the person …
Sue Paul COO,OTR/L has been the Chief Operating Officer of Baker Rehab Group since 2002. Ms. Paul has held certifications in geriatrics through the American Occupational Therapy Association and served as AOTA representative for the End of Life Practice Recommendations for the National Alzheimer’s Association in Washington D.C. She is the author of the Head, …
By: Cody Worthington, COTA/L After graduating from college, I found myself working in a wonderful long-term care facility in the rehab department. This setting was where I did most of my clinical fieldwork while I was a student, hence making me most comfortable in this setting. Inpatient rehab is a great stepping stone before patients …
In January of 2005, Lisa Eyler accepted a temporary, part time position as a helper in our office. She accepted the offer after being badgered, hunted, and dragged by her hair into the job by John Baker. Legend has it, John met Lisa when she was barking orders, wearing coveralls, and carrying a power tool …
Meet Jonelle Brown, Physical Therapist and Certified Senior Strength Trainer, and Baker Rehab Group’s August 2014 Spotlight on Excellence honoree. Jonelle is one of those well-rounded, highly skilled therapists who has worked in nearly every physical therapy setting there is over the last 10 years. “Home health is my favorite, though” she says. Jonelle works …
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 …
Alzheimer’s and other dementias are neurological diseases Cognitive impairment in early stage Alzheimer’s disease limits a physical therapist’s ability to accurately assess motor skills, muscle tone, and strength. Because therapists typically use traditional fact-finding approaches like question/answer and verbal commands, Alzheimer’s patients can be dismissed as “within functional limits” or “not appropriate for therapy” due …
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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 …
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 …