Caitlyn's OT Blog

I think the TEDtalk Protecting the brain against concussion  should be watched by everyone. This TEDtalk by Kim Gorgens, a neuropsychologist, is not only relevant for those in the medical profession, but I believe it is important for everyone to hear. Whether it’s an overprotective parent or a teenager who thinks they are invincible, this talk meets right in the middle for listeners from any side to learn something.  Gorgens shows examples of different impacts on the brain: a 40-mph car wreck, a boxer getting punched, and a tackle in football. The force on the brain of the kid that gets tackled in football is twice the impact of getting punched by a boxer, and three times the impact of a car-wreck. This was a very surprising fact to me, especially since my brother played football for over 10 years. My parents were always nervous about him getting concussions, so after his 2 nd (and last concussion) in high school, they demanded the school provide him wi...

Barbara's Buttons Day Planner WHAT IS IT? Barbara's Buttons Day Planner is a simple, personalized day planner made from buttons, magnets, a white board and marker. The whiteboard allows the schedule to be changed for each day, and also makes it easy to modify plans throughout the day if needed. Once a task has been completed, a button is placed by it to represent a colorful checkmark. Buttons of different colors and sizes are available to personalize the day even more!  WHO COULD USE IT? While it could benefit many people, it is very beneficial for individuals with memory loss. This can come from many causes, such as Dementia and Multiple Sclerosis. Memory loss makes individuals become dependent on the people around them, but this day planner is a great way to give back some of that independence. Once the schedule is made, the button makes marking off a completed task simple and colorful. The openness of the whiteboard allows for anything from a detailed sche...