April 2012 - Posts

The New Generation of 'Old'
April 29, 2012 5:48 PM by EJ Brown

With the oldest of the Baby Boomers - age 66 - dancing in the aisles last Thursday night to the music their generation has made immortal, Joseph F. Coughlin, PhD, declared that the era of the aging had begun in America. "Aging is about life tomorrow," Read More...

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2012 AOTA/AOTF Award Winners
April 28, 2012 10:10 PM by Jill Glomstad

Tonight AOTA and AOTF recognized standout leaders, educators and clinicians in its annual award ceremony. AOTA Award Winners AOTA Award of Merit Paula Kramer, PhD, OTR, FAOTA Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship Award Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA Lindy Boggs Read More...

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Slagle Lecture 2012: Promote OT!
April 27, 2012 8:13 PM by Jill Glomstad

OTs, through their interventions, enable their clients to participate in meaningful daily occupations. But have you ever thought about what your occupations are? In this evening's Eleanor Clarke Slagle lecture Karen Jacobs, Boston University educator Read More...

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Occupational Therapist: 7th Best Job
April 13, 2012 3:17 PM by Jill Glomstad

In a time when job security still seems like a fairy tale, OTs may have more reason than most to start believing again: occupational therapist was ranked no. 7 among the 10 best jobs in the country; 200 jobs were ranked. Released by CareerCast.com, a Read More...

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