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Books I am Reading
May 5, 2008 2:26 PM by Lorraine Calhoun

Reading to me is the greatest luxury of all time; ever since I started reading as a child it is rare for me to have a book out of my hand. There is most often a book a short distance away or tucked in my bag just waiting for me to finish "everything else." Read More...

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What Do You Need To Know?
March 13, 2008 12:09 PM by Lorraine Calhoun

Do you ever feel, as an OT, that we need to know everything? What I am referring to is that the notion of Activities of Daily Living encompasses so much! What is the most important activity of daily living to the patient and how will that goal impact Read More...

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A Simple Way to Reduce Stress
February 25, 2008 1:54 PM by Lorraine Calhoun

Most of us came into the profession of Occupational Therapy because we cared for others and wanted to help others. I guess that seems simple. We work with people at a time in their lives that can quite often be a challenge for them. It can be a sad time; Read More...

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