Things OT school doesn't teach you about working with the older adult population:
- Older adults possess a wealth of wisdom just waiting to be shared. Take the opportunity to listen to them and learn from their experiences.
- You might be the one to bring attention to your patient’s family regarding their unnoticed cognitive decline, a conversation that can often be quite challenging to initiate...
- You may face the loss of your patients, and it's essential to learn how to navigate and process these experiences.
- You will forge meaningful connections with your patients, and you'll also need to learn how to say goodbye when they are discharged.
- Never underestimate the value of your health. Life is invaluable and can transform in an instant.
- You are never too old to acquire new knowledge or to transform your habits.