The Job of Living

As I reflect back to my early years as an Occupational Therapist, I think fondly about my initial interactions with clients. I started out working in a skilled nursing facility and then in an acute care hospital, where I’d help people after they had become ill, experienced an injury, or just underwent surgery.
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One of the first things I’d do after introducing myself was explain what Occupational Therapy is. When I’d say, “I’m from Occupational Therapy,” the common response was, “Oh, honey, I’m retired…I don’t have a job anymore.” My response: “I focus on the job of living. I’m here to help you to be able to do the things you want to and need to do.” Then we’d start to have a conversation about what that meant to them. It was very individualized and still is.

While this definition may vary depending on the circumstances, the setting you are in, and your season of life, it truly is about just that…living.

Fast forward 19 years later to today. I love being an Occupational Therapist, and now I get to help people in their homes in a more holistic and proactive way by teaching strategies and sharing resources specific to your home to help you make it more functional and supportive for you and your family. This means you have more time to be able to do the meaningful things you want to and need to do, whether you are a mom or parent taking care of your children, a caregiver caring for your adult parents, retired and ready for the next chapter in your life, or an individual who feels overwhelmed in your home.

Functional Living with April is here to help! Here’s what you can expect:

• Community Resources and Supportive Services: Discover ways to bring fun and function into your home.
• Tips and Strategies: Learn how to make your home more functional and supportive.
• Information and Updates: Stay informed about upcoming events in the community.
• Community Enrichment Classes and Workshops: Learn strategies to incorporate into your home and connect with others in a small group setting.
• In-Home Services: Get started with a consultation that includes individualized strategies related to functional living, simplifying systems and routines, letting go, and decluttering so your home can support you and your needs throughout the different seasons of life.
• Personalized Written Plan: A detailed summary of in-home sessions, including strategies discussed during consultations, resources, recommendations, and goals designed to help you achieve your home objectives.
• “In the Community” Talk Show: Tune in monthly for our web-based series featuring local businesses and resources to bring fun and function into your home.

Imagine a home that supports your lifestyle, where you can focus on truly living and not just surviving! Follow along on Facebook & Youtube and reach out to April when you are ready to get started! 

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