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The Legacies Project- Part 2
by Jason Marketti
Based in Ann Arbor, MI, The Legacies Project archives self selected memories from the elderly population and categorizes it into videotaped histories. It began as Jimmy Rhoades recounts a personal experience. "My dad was diagnosed with cancer and we were Read More...
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Get it in Writing
by Jason Marketti
As a PTA I have to rely on the PT for accurate and up to date information in order for me to perform my duties. I have been to places where all the notes were up to date with the latest tests and accurate documentation and if one piece of information Read More...
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Gordian Knots and Such
by Jason Marketti
Trying to get things done and developed programs in our department can be like a Chow-Lui Tree explaining the Bayesian Networks. (The geeks like me will understand this) I have attempted many times to do balance and stability programs and be consistent Read More...
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Men's Lunch
by Jason Marketti
My son and I went to a men's lunch at my work not too long ago. As we sat there I tried to engage some of the men into conversation that would appeal to my son's knowledge of history. There was one gentleman who was initially hesitant to speak but once Read More...
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Being a Dad
by Jason Marketti
Am I invisible when I go to the MD with my wife and children? Why do most of the health providers we see together look at me then talk to my wife? Are they surprised that a father is taking an active role in their child's health and asking pertinent questions Read More...
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Michael Phelps
by Jason Marketti
I thought I would comment on this man. I am not a sports fan, nor did I watch the Olympics. In fact I did not even watch the Superbowl this year. So, back to Phelps. He has a charity foundation to promote water safety and advocate swimming for children, Read More...
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Wii
by Jason Marketti
The title says it all. I finally saved up for a Wii and several games and an extra controller. Now I understand why it is used in therapy. I don't think Billy Mays could have sold it any better. On bowling nights we have a fun competition to see how many Read More...
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Life Goals
by Jason Marketti
Randy Pausch's book, The Last Lecture is excellent. Section V has been re-read multiple times. It was like taking his short but successful career with all his knowledge and experience and condensing it into 30 small chapters. Another book that should Read More...
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Out to Lunch
by Jason Marketti
Recently I went out to lunch with my co-workers. One asked about my family, so I layed it all out, my wife was fine, my son was adjusting well, youngest one was great, but my middle daughter has a new diagnosis; Schizophrenia. I went on briefly to describe Read More...
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Reuse, Recycle, Rehabilitation
by Jason Marketti
Ed Begley is a nut. He is also one heck of an environmentalist. As I was watching his program, "Living with Ed," I got to thinking about how many resources we (in therapy) might waste. What happens to all of the paper charts after 10 years? Are these Read More...
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Halloween
by Jason Marketti
This time of year can be challenging for some people. Do you allow your children to participate in Halloween or not? Should we allow them to dress up in make believe costumes and let them pretend they are someone else for a couple of hours while they Read More...
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My Civic Duty
by Jason Marketti
I received my jury duty notice in the mail a while ago. After sitting in a crowded room for what seemed like days several of us potential jurors were sent to a courtroom. After painfully long instructions we were asked several questions about our families, Read More...
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Multiple Jobs, One Career
by Jason Marketti
Last year I worked three jobs. So far this year it has been only two, but I am working on my third and it is only the beginning of the year. Some may ask why I would want that many jobs in one year and why I would want to "job jump." Let me explain. Last Read More...
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