Low Vision and Community Participation

Autism Support and Education for Parents

INSIDE THE EPISODE This week Natalie and Jessica talk with Michael Jankowski about the role of OT in supporting and educating parents of children with autism. Email Michael at mike@goflowoccupationaltherapy.com [mike@goflowoccupationaltherapy.com] Give us feedback on this episode! Contact us [https://glasshalffullot.com/contact/] RESOURCES FlowOT website [http://www.FlowOT.com] FlowOT Social Media pages [https://www.flow.page/flowoccupationaltherapy]

Caring for the Caregiver

INSIDE THE EPISODE This week Natalie and Jessica talk with Mallory Asbe about the role of OT in supporting caregivers of loved ones with dementia. Give us feedback on this episode! Contact us [https://glasshalffullot.com/contact/] REFERENCES Alzheimer’s Association. (2020). 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. Retrieved from https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures [https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures] American Occupational Therapy Association. (2014). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (3rd ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(Suppl. 1), S1—S48. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.68s1 [https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.68s1] Hooper, E., & Collins, T. (2016). An occupational perspective of the lived experience of familial dementia caregivers: A thematic review of qualitative literature. Dementia, 18(1), 323-346. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301216672489 [https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301216672489] Leggett, A., Zarit, S., Taylor, A., & Galvin, J. (2011). Stress and burden among caregivers of patients with Lewy body dementia. The Gerontologist, 51(1), 76-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2009.04.191 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2009.04.191] Letts, L., Edwards, M., Berenyi, J., Moros, K., O’Neill, C., O’Toole, C., et al. (2011). Using occupations to improve quality of life, health and wellness, and client and caregiver satisfaction for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65, 497–504. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2011.002584 [https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2011.002584] McCabe, M., You, E., & Tatangelo, G. (2016). Hearing their voice: A systematic review of dementia family caregivers’ needs. The Gerontologist, 56(5), e70-e88. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnw078 [https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnw078] Piersol, C. V., Canton, K., Connor, S. E., Giller, I., Lipman, S., & Sager, S. (2017). Effectiveness of interventions for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related major neurocognitive disorders: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71, 7105180020. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.027581 [https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.027581] Yong, A. S. L., Price, L., Napier, F., & Matthews, K. (2020). Supporting sustainable occupational lives for partner caregivers of people with dementia. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 0(0), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022619898080 [https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0308022619898080]

Addressing Youth Suicide Risk

INSIDE THE EPISODE This week, Natalie and Jessica interview Dr. Anne Kirby about the role of OT in screening for and addressing youth suicide risk. This week, Natalie and Jessica interview Dr. Ann Kirby about the role of OT in screening for and addressing youth suicide risk. Give us feedback on this episode! Contact us [https://glasshalffullot.com/contact/] REFERENCES Kirby, A. V., Terrill, A. L., Schwartz, A., Henderson, J., Whitaker, B. N., & Kramer, J. (2020). Occupational therapy practitioners’ knowledge, comfort, and competence regarding youth suicide.OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 1-7. Kirby, A. V., Henderson, J., Schwartz, A., Kramer, J., Whitaker, B. N., & Terrill, A. L. (2020). Youth suicide prevention and occupational therapy: What can we do?SIS Quarterly, 5(3), 6-8. RESOURCES Columbia Lighthouse Project [http://cssrs.columbia.edu/] QPR Training [https://qprinstitute.com/] ZERO Suicide Initiative [https://zerosuicide.sprc.org/resources] National Institutes of Mental Health Resources: Suicide Prevention [https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml] Warning Signs of Suicide [https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/warning-signs-of-suicide/om-19-4316-warningsignsofsuicide-508_158950.pdf] 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain [https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/5-action-steps-for-helping-someone-in-emotional-pain/om_18-4315-5actionsteps-508_157844.pdf]

Low Vision and Community Participation

INSIDE THE EPISODE This week Natalie and Jessica talk with Breanne Begeman about ways to overcome barriers to community participation for clients with low vision. Give us feedback on this episode! Contact us [https://glasshalffullot.com/contact/] REFERENCES Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses. (n.d.). Care of the older adult. Retrieved from https://www.amsn.org/practice-resources/position-statements/archive/care-older-adult [https://www.amsn.org/practice-resources/position-statements/archive/care-older-adult] American Foundation for the Blind. (n.d.). Aging and vision loss [Fact Sheet]. Retrieved from https://www.afb.org/section.aspx?SectionID=68&TopicID=320&DocumentID=3374&rewrite=0 [https://www.afb.org/section.aspx?SectionID=68&TopicID=320&DocumentID=3374&rewrite=0] American Occupational Therapy Association. (n.d.). Living with low vision. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Patients-Clients/Adults/LowVision.aspx [https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Patients-Clients/Adults/LowVision.aspx] American Occupational Therapy Association. (2014a). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (3rd ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(Suppl.1), S1-S48. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.682006 [https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.682006] American Occupational Therapy Association. (2014b). Research opportunities in the area of older adults with low vision. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68, 109–110. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.681002 [https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.681002] American Optometric Association. (n.d.). What causes low vision? Retrieved from https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/caring-for-your-vision/low-vision/what-causes-low-vision [https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/caring-for-your-vision/low-vision/what-causes-low-vision] Bambara, J. K., Wadley, V., Owsley, C., Martin, R. C., Porter, C., & Dreer, L. E. (2009). Family functioning and low vision: A systematic review.Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness,103(3), 137-149. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2798155/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2798155/] Barstow, B. A., Warren, M., Thaker, S., Hallman, A., & Batts, P. (2015). Client and therapist perspectives on the influence of low vision and chronic conditions on performance and occupational therapy intervention.American Journal of Occupational Therapy,69(3), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.014605 [https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.014605] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017). Blindness and vision impairment. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/entertainmented/tips/Blindness.html [https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/entertainmented/tips/Blindness.html] Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Community participation. Retrieved from https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/wihpw/principles/community_participation [https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/wihpw/principles/community_participation] Girdler, S., Packer, T. L., & Boldy, D. (2008). The impact of age-related vision loss.OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health,28(3), 110-120. https://doi.org/10.3928/15394492-20080601-05 [https://doi.org/10.3928/15394492-20080601-05] Kempen, G. I., Ballemans, J., Ranchor, A. V., van Rens, G. H., & Zijlstra, G. R. (2012). The impact of low vision on activities of daily living, symptoms of depression, feelings of anxiety and social support in community-living older adults seeking vision rehabilitation services.Quality of life research,21(8), 1405-1411. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-011-0061-y [https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-011-0061-y] Kindly Care. (n.d.). ADLs and IADLs: Complete guide to activities of daily living. Retrieved from https://www.kindlycare.com/activities-of-daily-living/ [https://www.kindlycare.com/activities-of-daily-living/] Lamoureux, E. L., Hassell, J. B., & Keeffe, J. E. (2004). The determinants of participation in activities of daily living in people with impaired vision. American Journal of Ophthalmology,137(2), 265-270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aj0.2003.08.003 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aj0.2003.08.003] Liu, C. J., Brost, M. A., Horton, V. E., Kenyon, S. B., & Mears, K. E. (2013). Occupational therapy interventions to improve performance of daily activities at home for older adults with low vision: A systematic review.American Journal of Occupational Therapy,67(3), 279-287. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2013.005512 [https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2013.005512] McGrath, C., Rudman, D. L., Spafford, M., Trentham, B., & Polgar, J. (2017). The environmental production of disability for seniors with age-related vision loss. Canadian Journal on Aging, 36(1), 55-66. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980816000623 [https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980816000623] Mohler, A. J., Neufeld, P., & Perlmutter, M. S. (2015). Factors affecting readiness for low vision interventions in older adults.American Journal of Occupational Therapy,69(4), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.014241 [https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.014241] Nobles, L. B., & Warren, M. (n.d.). Occupational therapy services for persons with visual impairment. The American Occupational Therapy Association. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/PA/Facts/low-vision.aspx [https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/PA/Facts/low-vision.aspx] Rudman, D. L., & Durdle, M. (2009). Living with fear: The lived experience of community mobility among older adults with low vision.Journal of Aging & Physical Activity,17(1), 106–122.https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.17.1.106 [https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.17.1.106] Rudman, D. L., Gold, D., McGrath, C., Zuvela, B., Spafford, M. M., & Renwick, R. (2016). “Why would I want to go out?”: Age-related vision loss and social participation.Canadian Journal on Aging, 35(4), 465–478. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980816000490 [https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980816000490] Rudman, D. L., Huot, S., Klinger, L., Leipert, B. D., & Spafford, M. M. (2010). Struggling to maintain occupation while dealing with risk: The experiences of older adults with low vision.OTJR: Occupation, participation and health,30(2), 87-96. https://doi.org/10.3928/15394492-20100325-04 [https://doi.org/10.3928/15394492-20100325-04] Travis, L. A., Lyness, J. M., Sterns, G. K., Kuchmek, M., Shields, C. G., King, D. A., … Northrup, L. (2003). Family and friends: A key aspect of older adults’ adaptation to low vision?Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness,97(8), 489-491. https://www.afb.org/jvib/newjvibabstract.asp?articleid=/JVIB/jvib970804 [https://www.afb.org/jvib/newjvibabstract.asp?articleid=/JVIB/jvib970804] Schoessow, K. (2010). Shifting from compensation to participation: A model for occupational therapy in low vision.British Journal of Occupational Therapy,73 (4), 160-169. https://doi.org/10.4276/030802210X12706313443947 [https://doi.org/10.4276/030802210X12706313443947] Smallfield, S., Clem, K., & Myers, A. (2013). Occupational therapy interventions to improve the reading ability of older adults with low vision: A systematic review.American Journal of Occupational Therapy,67(3), 288-295. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2013.004929 [https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2013.004929] Wittich, W., Southall, K., & Johnson, A. (2016). Usability of assistive listening devices by older adults with low vision.Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology,11(7), 564-571. https://doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2015.1042076 [https://doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2015.1042076]

Promoting Health Literacy

INSIDE THE EPISODE This week Natalie and Jessica talk with Brittany Ferri about ways that OT can promote health literacy across patient populations. Give us feedback on this episode! Contact us [https://glasshalffullot.com/contact/] REFERENCES Health Literacy- hrsa.gov [https://www.hrsa.gov/about/organization/bureaus/ohe/health-literacy/index.html] How to Bridge the Health Literacy gap- aapf.org [https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0100/p14.html] CDC Health Literacy Action Plan [https://www.cdc.gov/healthliteracy/planact/cdcplan.html] Four Simple Strategies for Improving Your Patient’s Health Literacy [https://acpdecisions.org/four-simple-strategies-for-improving-your-patients-health-literacy/] RESOURCES Movem [https://glasshalffullot.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0327-139x300.png]