On July 2 2012 I started work with my new employer, the University of the Sunshine Coast. Other than being in a ridiculously beautiful place (the Sunshine Coast in Queensland) I got the impression that people here were relaxed and easy-going and ready to help a new person to settle in. I have to say …
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Tapping into technology helps seniors stay sharp | CTVNews
Tapping into technology helps seniors stay sharp | CTVNews Avis Favaro, CTV News Published Sunday, Jun. 24, 2012 9:40PM EDT Last Updated Monday, Jun. 25, 2012 11:56AM EDT Thanks again Mark Jasky for sending me the link to this report!Seniors are crossing the digital divide and tapping into technology now more than ever, according to …
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Video game helps students with fetal alcohol disorder
This is an interesting story by Manisha Krishnan of the Edmonton Journal -Playing video games isn’t often seen as the healthiest pastime for young people, but a new educational game is helping retrain the brains of students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a University of Alberta professor says. Jacqueline Pei, a registered psychologist who …
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Mind control: paralysed woman moves robot
A quadriplegic woman uses her mind to command a robotic arm to bring a bottle to her mouth. Vision and narration courtesy Nature. http://media.theage.com.au/selections/mind-control-paralysed-woman-moves-robot-3302188.html
Compude: Your computer on your keychain.
Compude: Your computer on your keychain. Compude is a device that fits on your keychain and allows you to have your personal or office PC anywhere you go. By plugging your Compude device into ANY smart phone, tablet or computer, it becomes the PC you have at home or the office. It is “your computer” …
Enhancing digital literacy: A role for occupational therapy
This post is one of several that I will post in the coming weeks where I will write about the concept of the digital literacy and discuss why I think occupational therapists have a critical role to play in increasing digital literacy in society. I would like to acknowledge the work of 4 of my …
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Technology to work towards improving hand washing in hospitals
Today on CBC radio I heard this interview and was so impressed by the research and method I wanted to share it with others interested in talking about how technogy is improving healthcare. Here's what is on the CBC radio site:There’s a new tool for tracking the spread of infections and diseases in hospitals. Developed …
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My OT Path
This week we celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day on the 27th October. This is the second time this day has been celebrated and is part of the wider celebration around the globe for OT Month.I have been reflecting recently on why I became an occupational therapist and why I remain so.It all started for me …
Robot Suit HAL
Robot suits have been developed in Japan. They help weak muscles as well as normal muscles of the extremities. So they strengthen the muscles but not the bones. These robots might endanger the osteoporotic bones, particularly the vertebrae. Thank you Judy Gnarpe for alerting me to this wonderful rehabilitation device developed in Japan!
Facebook or LinkedIn
I have noticed that LinkedIn has been becoming more popular in occupational therapy circles recently, as people seemed to be inviting me to connect with them, and I could see that they were new to LinkedIn but getting involved quickly. My contacts rose sharply in the past few months from about 20 to over 80 …
Anita Hamilton ~ VirtualOT 