Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy

Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy

Central Mass Special Interest Group: Adult & Pediatric

Dates: 2nd Tuesday of the Month

Time: 5:30-7:00p

Location: TBD

Contact: Michelle Brown Brownm@worc.k12.ma.us

Cost: Free to MAOT members. Non-members $10.00 each, $5.00 for students. MAOT membership forms will be available at the meeting, or can be downloaded from this website.

Western Mass. Special Interest Group

Dates: Monthly on the second Tuesday of each month
Time: 5:30-7:00p

Location:
Providence Hospital, Holyoke, MA

Contact: info@maot.org

Cost: Free to MAOT members. Non-members $10.00 each, $5.00 for students. MAOT membership forms will be available at the meeting, or can be downloaded from this website.

Western Massachusetts Mental Health SIG

Please call me at 413-262-4033 or email me at allison.sullivan@aic.edu

Allison Sullivan, DOT, OTR, MS, CAGS
Chairperson
MAOT Western Massachusetts Mental Health Special Interest Group

Older Adult Special Interest Group

Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Meeting: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Contact:

Laurie Cecchi, OT, Chairperson laurie.cecchi2@genesishcc.com

Laura Ward, OT, Secretary

Theresa Michaud, OT, Treasurer

Topic

Incidence and prevalence of Urinary Incontinence and the role of Occupational Therapy

Presentation Abstract:

This session addresses the unique opportunities and role of occupational therapy with the individual who has urinary incontinence. The role of occupational therapy is central to quality of life with this individual. Assessment, intervention and education will be discussed as well as OT’s role in the inter-professional team.

Educational Learning Objectives:

By the end of the program, the participant will be able to:

Understand the unique role of OT in urinary incontinence
Understand best practice/evidenced based practice in the area of evaluation, intervention and education to establish/restore function:
Define stress, urge and mixed incontinence
Review incidence and prevalence in both males and females and subsequent economic burden
Review of assessment of areas of occupation and foods and beverages that are considered bladder irritants as well as assessment of pelvic floor muscle strength.
Review of intervention strategies including patient education and instruction in therapeutic exercise program to target pelvic floor muscles.

Location:

Division of Occupational Therapy Adult and Aging Performance Lab

Blake Law Center

Room 230 D

Western New England University

1215 Wilbraham Road

Springfield, MA 01119

Contact: info@maot.org

Cost: Free to MAOT members. Non-members $10.00 each, $5.00 for students. MAOT membership forms will be available at the meeting, or can be downloaded from this website.

Metrowest Mental Health Special Interest Group

Contact: Lewis, Allyson ALewis@challiance.org

Date: 3rd Thursday of the month

Time: 4-5:30pm

Cost: Free to MAOT members. Non-members $10.00 each, $5.00 for students. MAOT membership forms will be available at the meeting, or can be downloaded from this website.

Location: NewtonWellesley Hospital, 2000 Washington St. Newton, MA 02462 in the Allen Riddle Building, rm 100

Assistive Technology Special Interest Group

Dates: Monthly, TBD

Time: 5:30 to 7 most meetings

Location: Meetings will rotate between eastern, central and western MA. No set location.

Contact: Mary Jo Wagner

Cost: Free to MAOT members. Non-members $10.00 each, $5.00 for students. MAOT membership forms will be available at the meeting, or can be downloaded from this website.

This is a great casual forum for therapists to practice their speaking skills, rehearse a presentation or just share your information with your colleagues.

Please volunteer to present or host. Survey form is attached (click). If a meeting is too far to travel to, please ask about a repeat in your area.

Please invite non-MAOT members to meetings, just $10

Contact:

Mary Jo Wagner, OTR/L, ATP
maryjw@comcast.net
978-236-8303 (home office)

Southcoast Occupational Therapy Special Interest Group

Dates:
The second Thursday of the month February – December except January, June, July & August

Click here to see upcoming meetings

Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM

Location: Bristol Community College

Contact: TBD

Cost: Free to MAOT members. Non-members $10.00 each, $5.00 for students. MAOT membership forms will be available at the meeting, or can be downloaded from this website.

SIG Membership:
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and OT and OTA students in Southeastern MA and neighboring communities.

Proposed Meeting Location:
Bristol Community College, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program,
800 Purchase Street, Room 211 (OTA Lab), New Bedford, MA 02740

Founding Members:

Johanna Duponte-Williams, OT, Ed D, OTR (BCC OTA Program Director)
Laura Clifford, MOT (BCC OTA Program Academic Fieldwork Coordinator)
Lisen Cameron, OT, OTR (Manager of Rehab Services, St. Luke’s & Tobey Hospital)
Deborah Fraine, OT, OTR, CHT, (Rehab Manager, Hawthorne Medical)

MAOT - Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Inc.
57 Madison Road, Waltham, MA 02453 - Phone: 781.647.5556 - Email: info@maot.org