Level Up Your Treatment Plan: Why Older Adults Should Be Gaming
The OT Flourish Podcast por Mandy Chamberlain
Notas del episodio
When we think of "meaningful occupation" for older adults, the traditional picture is usually gardening 🪴 or knitting. But as Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L and Erik Johnson OTD, MS, OTR/L brilliantly discuss, that mindset needs a serious level up.
This episode explores how video games are rapidly becoming a crucial, evidence-based tool in our OT arsenal. Forget the old misconceptions; gaming is a powerful, functional, and meaningful occupation.
Why is this important for us?
- Engagement: Gaming dramatically boosts client motivation and adherence.
- Skill Building: It provides a "just right challenge" for cognitive, visual, motor, and social skills.
- Relevance: As leisure evolves, we must embrace technology to provide truly effe ...