New study examines older adults’ perceptions of self-driving transportation
OT researchers and partners have launched a new study to understand older adults’ perceptions and experiences with an autonomous shuttle.
All Posts
Sherrilene Classen summits Mount Kilimanjaro
Dr. Classen provides a firsthand account of the experience.
Sandra Edwards Colloquium features insights from sensory processing and integration experts
The colloquium brings together clinicians, scientists, faculty and students to discuss best evidence and practice in occupational therapy.
Increasing Meaningful Activity Participation in People Living with Dementia
Breanna Singletary, a recent graduate of the clinical doctoral program of occupational therapy, completed a capstone project to create and implement a quality-of-life assessment tool for The Botes Memory™, a dementia evaluation and treatment platform used by Concierge Home Care.
Dr. CJ Liu was quoted by Washington Post to share ideas of workarounds to cook with physical limitations
Some strategies focus on psychology, said Chiung-ju (CJ) Liu, associate professor of occupational therapy at the University of Florida. Pain can limit your stamina and range of motion. So allow yourself to change your standards, such as using semi-ready products, Liu said, instead of cooking from scratch.
Sensory Processing and Integration: Science and Practice
Registration closes January 23 at 11:55 pm. Register Today The…
UF OT facilitates recreation for students of all abilities at Accessible Day at the Lake
The event spotlights inclusive recreational activities available all year for students with disabilities at Lake Wauburg.
Dive into an Accessible Day at the Lake
Students, staff and faculty gathered to celebrate the Accessible Day at the Lake event during the afternoon of Oct. 21. The event took Gators out of the busy swamp and into a state of relaxation with Lake Wauburg’s cool breeze, clear sky and calm water. As guests enjoyed the lake and its inclusive activities, they recognized Disability Awareness Month.
First Year OTD Students Receive Fall Scholarships
Congratulations to first year OTD students, Angela Cao, who was awarded the Alice C. Jantzen Fellowship, and Anushka Pandya, who was awarded the Clare Shoemyen Graduate Fund award.
Addressing Delirium with Conservative Interventions: The Role of Occupational Therapy
This course is designed to inform listeners about what delirium is, why it is important, how to identify it, and what evidence-based conservative interventions exist which rehabilitation professionals can utilize to address delirium. This course specifically discusses how occupational therapists have a unique and essential role in addressing delirium.
