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Thu | Apr 4 | 5:30pm-9pm

Fri | Apr 5 | 9am-5pm

Sat | Apr 6 | 9am-2pm

Booth #1523, Hall H, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

Would you like the have your AOTA membership covered by us? We're passionate about moving occupational therapy forward and we know your involvement is critical! If you're in New Orleans, just swing by booth 1523. Not in the Big Easy? That's fine! To enter, head to this Facebook post and comment with: 1. Your favorite membership benefit 2. The #AOTA19withFOX event you find most interesting from this page. 3. tag #AOTA19 4. share the post with a fellow OT or tag them Enter by 4/12 and we will be announcing the winners every following Monday during #OTmonth! Want to know the value of engaging with your associations? We have an article for that!

Mentoring our new grads for the future geriatrics

Conversations That Matter 102

Thu | Apr 4 | 8am-10am

Convention Center Lounge 2, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

Kelsey Swope, MOT, OTR/L

Description (from AOTA):  Identify different learning styles to improve mentoring techniques for new graduates, Discuss successful tips for training new graduates within the field of gerontology. Swope has spoken to us about the value of mentoring.

Board Certification in Gerontology (BCG): It Can Be Done!

Conversations that Matter 111

Thu | Apr 4 | 11am-11:50am

Convention Center Lounge 2, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jenn Ruoff, OTD, OTR/L, BCG

Rachel Read, OTD, OTR/L, BCG, CAPS

Description (from AOTA):  Understand the BCG application process. Establish a realistic timeline to complete the portfolio. Understand organizational strategies to complete the BCG portfolio. Dr. Ruoff has written about the importance of getting a BCG and Dr. Read is our EHR clinical director. The two host our video series the H(OT) 5 which most recently addresses OT’s role in aging and intimacy.

Let's Give Them Something to Talk About: Cultivating Optimal Geriatric Home Care Through Methodized Mentoring

Conversations That Matter 203

Fri | Apr 5 | 8am-8:50am

Convention Center Lounge 3, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

Eric Sheridan, MS, OTR/L

Brett Herman, OTR/L

Description (from AOTA):  Discuss the importance and benefits of a well-structured mentor program for promoting the successful transition from student to clinician within a unique practice setting treating older adults, Discuss successful mentoring options and promoting entry-level interest for new graduates entering the workforce in nontraditional settings, Facilitate a discussion to alleviate the concerns and fears of students and new clinicians as they begin their journey as OTs. You can watch a day in the life of Brett Herman!

Creating an Excitement to Work in Geriatrics: Fun and Functional Interventions for the Older Adult

Student 301

Sat | Apr 6 | 8am-9am

Convention Center Theater B, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

Kelsey Swope, MOT, OTR/L

Brett Herman, OTR/L

Description (from AOTA): Explain and promote healthy aging with the growth of the older adult population, Identify functional interventions for common compromised skills observed in the older adult population. Swope spoke on our podcast, FOXcast OT, on this very topic.

Power to the People: Blending Operations and Quality in Management

Session Number: GP 8003 Sat | Apr 6 | 1pm-3pm

Convention Center Hall I, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

Katie Swinson, MS, OTR/L

Dana Wentlejewski, MS, OTR/L

Gillian Vander Tuig, MSOT, OTR/L

Description (from AOTA):  Understand the role and interaction of quality assurance and operational administration to effectively manage a team of clinicians, Understand how the interaction between quality assurance and operational administration can promote professional development of clinicians and the use of evidence-based practice. Katie Swinson contributed a brilliant piece of Fresh FOX Content that addresses in-office signs an older adult may need their PCP to refer them to OT.

Reflections on the AOTA Practice Model for Dementia: The Role of Exercise in the Facilitation of ADL Independence

PA 8003

Sat | Apr 6 | 1pm-3pm

Convention Center Hall I, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

Denise Crowley, BS, OTR/L

Jamie Stark, OTR/L

Description (from AOTA):  Review AOTA practice guidelines for adults with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders, with a focus on the evidenced-based benefits role of exercise for dementia care, and adaptations for the management of cognitive and behavior changes during implementation, Learn current research identifying exercise training as an essential component of dementia care and effective interventions to improve participation in daily occupation Denise has also written for Fresh FOX Content.