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Home Health Occupational Therapy Explorer (aka Till and Water)

Home Health Occupational Therapy Explorer (aka Till and Water)

By Monika Lukasiewicz, OTR/L, Certified in COPE Program and Skills2care

A lifestyle podcast for the home health occupational therapist and those interested in exploring it further. Tackling the ridiculousness of home health and healthcare as an OT, and swapping stories, strategies and insights. With simplicity, humor and inspiration, this podcast is here to support and inspire practical solutions for the home health OT. This creative project is hosted by Monika Lukasiewicz, whose passion for life and home health is sure to be contagious and entertaining. [It was an experiment in exploring non-clinical ways to use the passion for OT And it worked. Recalibrating.]
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Ep. 9 - A Dose of Gratitude

Home Health Occupational Therapy Explorer (aka Till and Water)May 06, 2019

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Ep 40 - Closing the Loop

Ep 40 - Closing the Loop

This episode is about making amends. If being a listener to the seasons of this podcast has impacted you in a way that you have unanswered questions or need more information about a previous episode, please reach out to me via this email: n2strengths@gmail.com. Please allow at least one week for a response.

And thank you for being part of this journey of exploration!!

Keep following YOUR INSPIRATION!

Sep 11, 202301:42
Ep. 23 - Tiny Car Concert ft. Jake Martini + Tips on Making Change

Ep. 23 - Tiny Car Concert ft. Jake Martini + Tips on Making Change

Bringing you a trial run of a mini concert with Jake Martini (aka tiny car concert) just for you in your car. Plus, we dig in to what’s helped this Nashville musician with his own transitions of change.

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Aug 20, 202319:23
Ep. 39 - Digestible Research with an Innovative Journal Club ft Sarah Lyon
Aug 30, 202043:42
Ep. 38 - How She Addressed Cognition in the Home: Mary Platt is back

Ep. 38 - How She Addressed Cognition in the Home: Mary Platt is back

Special guest Mary Platt* is (a now happily retired) OT who trained with Claudia Allen (of the Allen Cognitive Model). She worked private pay after investing years in home health OT. She began serving clients, their families, lawyers and guardians using the Allen Cognitive Model to guide her practice and recommendations. *This episode was recorded in 2019 and is a wrap up episode for Season 2. Want even more inspiration and resources directly to your fingertips? 


MASSIVE SPOTLIGHT to a bright human, coach, writer and leader who could authentically support your overall wellness and embodiment into a new way of life. Meet and work with Rachel at www.exerciseyoursoul.org or @exerciseyoursoul.

LINKS + TOOLS MENTIONED:

COTAD.org: Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity

Email Mary for her Allen Cognitive Levels manual at maryplattretiredot@gmail.com

Check out her new website + resources: https://www.allencognitivementors.com/

OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Version 5 of ACL Screening/Manual

Allen Diagnostic Manual

Cognition, Occupation and Participation Across the Lifespan by Katz

Living Sensationally by Winnie Dunn

Dynamic LOTCA assessment

Wording for documentation after screening reveals concerns of dementia that Mary mentions: 

"Obtain a definitive diagnosis for mental status, possibly of dementing dementia, possibly by a geriatric physician or a neuro psychologist." 

"Obtain an updated evaluation of aphasia and its relationship to dementia." 

"Evaluate by speech therapist (as applicable if there are further signs of impact to swallowing or communication difficulties)."

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast is on hiatus currently while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Aug 30, 202050:32
Ep. 37 - Home Health OT Skills Recycled? Get Non-Clinical with Meredith Castin

Ep. 37 - Home Health OT Skills Recycled? Get Non-Clinical with Meredith Castin

Recorded in the summer of 2019, Meredith Castin often calls home health the "non-clinical incubator" and she is an advocate for therapists to understand their OWN needs in order to find the BEST fit to use them. As a home health OT, there is room to navigate your needs. Claim this space, starting here. Meredith is mother of The Non-Clinical PT and joins us to stir inspiration. She dives in to explore vision, possibility and hope for what's really possible in home health OT and beyond. If you're ready to think (and go) outside the box, this is for you. Want more inspiration? *This episode was recorded in 2019 and is a wrap up episode for Season 2.

MASSIVE SPOTLIGHT to to an option to sync up with your own fitness and life goals. Check out the The Wellness Common to help you dig in and be inspired for YOUR life's wellness. Check out www.thewellnesscommon.com or email her at steph@thewellnesscommon.com. 

LINKS + TOOLS MENTIONED:

COTAD.org: Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity

https://thenonclinicalpt.com/ Meredith's website.

https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test A quick test to understand YOU a little more.

Non-Clinical 101 Course A Course to help you explore your skills and needs.

Be true to yourself.

'Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive' -Howard Thurman

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast is on hiatus currently while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Aug 30, 202045:39
Ep. 36 - Stroke care at Home Reinvented: Scott (OT) with Saebo
Aug 30, 202045:02
Ep. 35 - Sample Interventions: From Bathroom to Kitchen with Karen Vance (Pt 2)
Aug 30, 202043:57
Ep. 34 - Interventions v. Treatments with Karen Vance (Pt 1)

Ep. 34 - Interventions v. Treatments with Karen Vance (Pt 1)

Recored in 2019, but still delicious. Karen Vance, BSOT, is one of our favorites because she knows home health OT inside and out. She currently works at Senior Managing Consultant and a Clinical Operations Specialist. She has served on committees ranging from AOTA all the way to National Association of Home Care & Hospice. She helps us dialogue about interventions versus treatments in this episode. *This episode was recorded in 2019 and is a wrap up episode for Season 2.

MASSIVE SPOTLIGHT to a life coaching option from an occupational therapist! Check out Dan Eisner Consulting for more life changing insights at dan@daneisnerconsulting.com.

LINKS + TOOLS MENTIONED:

COTAD.org: Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity

Home Health Guide for Occupational Therapy: https://myaota.aota.org/shop_aota/product/900379

OT Potential Journal Club for Sample Eval and Discussion (Sign-in required and very worth it, in our humble opinion): https://otpotential.com/ot-potential-club

ArizOTA: https://www.arizota.org/

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Aug 24, 202025:46
Ep. 33 - Re-inventing?!?

Ep. 33 - Re-inventing?!?

Hear how it applies, where to start and new legit resources for a leadership perspective on navigating Covid-19 in home health.

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Mar 31, 202009:08
Ep. 32 - A Walking Reflection from 3-23-20 (Outdoor Recording)

Ep. 32 - A Walking Reflection from 3-23-20 (Outdoor Recording)

Unfiltered journal entry of today’s inspiration and struggles. Leaving it unfiltered is energy conservation.

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Mar 24, 202008:14
Ep. 31 - Unedited Entry: March 22, 2020

Ep. 31 - Unedited Entry: March 22, 2020

A spoken journal entry from a home health OT amidst a new chapter in... the (COVID-19) world. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Mar 23, 202009:26
Ep. 30 - Our new adventure: Checking in.

Ep. 30 - Our new adventure: Checking in.

Whoah. Saying a tender hello and that y’all are in my prayers. Period. Stay light. Stay bright. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Mar 20, 202008:31
Ep. 29 - PDGM Can’t Hold Us

Ep. 29 - PDGM Can’t Hold Us

We can do hard things. A friend told me this recently and it’s appropriate to say here as we face decisions about how WE will handle the changes from PDGM now in place. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Feb 20, 202010:18
Ep. 28 - 20/20 Intentions for HH OT

Ep. 28 - 20/20 Intentions for HH OT

Since it's a new decade, let's start with a non-traditional kick-off to a new rhythm with the same intention of bringing you high quality conversation to help you maximize your life and career. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Jan 17, 202015:16
Ep. 27 - Unedited update.

Ep. 27 - Unedited update.

In this episode, we just keep it real and keep you updated. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Nov 19, 201912:08
Ep. 26 - A Temporary Sidewalk? Kelly Twichel paves the way.

Ep. 26 - A Temporary Sidewalk? Kelly Twichel paves the way.

Hear an invention and OT story with Kelly (of Access Trax) as we learn how this product can serve surfers and the changed abilities of individuals of all ages as well. Another practical and mind blowing episode. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]


Oct 30, 201930:20
Ep. 25 - Going Local: LIVE at the ArizOTA state conference

Ep. 25 - Going Local: LIVE at the ArizOTA state conference

A live podcast from the AZ state conference for OTs as we discuss leadership and meet a local entrepreneur, owner of Purposefully Home, Emily Reilly, and the program director of Huntington University's OTD program, Dr Ruth Ford.

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]


Oct 01, 201953:50
Ep. 24 - Self-care? Paying attention with Dan Eisner

Ep. 24 - Self-care? Paying attention with Dan Eisner

OT and life coach, Dan Eisner, cracks the nut of "self care" in a brand new way and how it relates to US as home health providers. You can even experiment with it before the episode ends. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Sep 19, 201953:50
Ep. 22 - An AZ home health OT (feat. Heidi Carpenter) share her experience

Ep. 22 - An AZ home health OT (feat. Heidi Carpenter) share her experience

Heidi Carpenter. She’s a local (and native) Arizona OT who has found (at least one of her) niches in home health OT. Plus she’s a passionate leader and lover of community and embodying OT. Another potent episode. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Sep 09, 201947:28
Ep. 21 - Karen Vance: Mindset, documentation, evals and a CEU for home health OTs

Ep. 21 - Karen Vance: Mindset, documentation, evals and a CEU for home health OTs

Karen Vance and her work (Ah hem, game changing CEU/book written with Carol Siebert) changed my world in an enriching way for the long term. Now she’s here to stir the pot of support and inspiration. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]



Aug 28, 201901:02:51
Ep. 20 - Planting a PDGM seed with Clarice Miller

Ep. 20 - Planting a PDGM seed with Clarice Miller

OT Clarice Miller (AOTA Advocacy and Policy Coordinator for the Home and Community Health Section) joins us to share her passion and advocacy plus tips for transitioning. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]


Aug 18, 201939:21
Ep. 19 - Picking a company and position

Ep. 19 - Picking a company and position

Now that you’ve admitted to yourself that you really want to try home health (HH) OT, a next step to consider is looking at companies and types of positions. Start here to get some fuel for clarity. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Aug 12, 201922:18
Ep. 18 - Transitioning? Start here.

Ep. 18 - Transitioning? Start here.

Welcome to season 2! You are not alone in debating or making a transition into home health occupational therapy. Tune in for stories to inspire and support. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Aug 04, 201914:37
Ep. 17 - 3 Simple Things

Ep. 17 - 3 Simple Things

Simple things can create epic results. Hear about three simple things that create epic-ish results in my home health practice PLUS ponder a question as we enter into a 3-week summer break from this podcast. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Jul 08, 201906:53
Ep. 16 - Dealing with [client] driving issues + CEU options

Ep. 16 - Dealing with [client] driving issues + CEU options

Driving rehab specialist and OT, Susie Touchinsky with Adaptive Mobility Services, helps address the overlap of driving issues in clients AND strategies for the home health OT. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Jul 01, 201949:49
Ep. 15 - A Genius Invention for Nail Cutting? Clip Different

Ep. 15 - A Genius Invention for Nail Cutting? Clip Different

35 years it took to bring this Edison Award Winning product to market and it’s ready! Clip Different.

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Jun 24, 201936:38
Ep. 14 - What the Health?!

Ep. 14 - What the Health?!

Ever joked about the theme among health care workers being how little they care about their own health? I’ll admit it, I have. And today we crack this nut. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Jun 16, 201905:08
Ep. 13 - Mary + Cognition + Home Health = Paradigm Shift?

Ep. 13 - Mary + Cognition + Home Health = Paradigm Shift?

Meet Mary Platt. We bite into cognition (think of it like eating an elephant). Learn how to start serving up OT to address cognition in some game changing ways. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Jun 10, 201901:02:20
Ep. 12 - Engaged and Strengths-based? Ponder It.

Ep. 12 - Engaged and Strengths-based? Ponder It.

Time to ponder being engaged and strengths-based. Dig in.

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Jun 03, 201906:60
Ep. 11 - Home Health CEU Option: CLIPP training?

Ep. 11 - Home Health CEU Option: CLIPP training?

Today’s episode explores one CEU option well fit for the home health OT. Meet Erik Listou, co-founder of Living In Place Institute and CLIPP training.

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

May 27, 201952:25
Ep. 10 - Tips for Healthcare From a Patient

Ep. 10 - Tips for Healthcare From a Patient

My Mom opens up about her recent experiences and insights on being a patient in the hopes of inspiring a transformation in how we deliver healthcare to those in need. 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

May 13, 201925:60
Ep. 9 - A Dose of Gratitude

Ep. 9 - A Dose of Gratitude

It can be easy to take for granted the things that have been most influential. Today’s episode is a chance to take count of what’s positively inspired YOU and your practice.  [Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

May 06, 201906:22
Ep. 8 - Good Grief?

Ep. 8 - Good Grief?

Lean in for a snapshot of an experience (and options) for if and when you find yourself riding on or under its wave.  [Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Apr 29, 201908:25
Ep. 7 - Meet Chris + 30 Years of Experience

Ep. 7 - Meet Chris + 30 Years of Experience

Meet Chris Veloon, a (incredible) woman with 30 years of home health OT experience. She was my first and most influential mentor.  [Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Apr 22, 201956:01
Ep. 6 - Mystery Series: Pros + Cons of Being a Home Health OT

Ep. 6 - Mystery Series: Pros + Cons of Being a Home Health OT

Get a glimpse of one OTs view on the pros and cons of being a home health OT. Start getting a bit more clarity.  [Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Apr 17, 201917:29
Ep. 5 - After-Party: Recap 2019 AOTA's Conference

Ep. 5 - After-Party: Recap 2019 AOTA's Conference

Get the low down on some of the most eye- and ear-catching happenings at the AOTA 2019 for the OT exploring home health.  [Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]


Apr 12, 201920:36
Ep. 4 - A Path Forward? Thinking Out loud In Transition.

Ep. 4 - A Path Forward? Thinking Out loud In Transition.

An impromptu podcast with pre-AOTA conference reflections for 2019. Live from the Phoenix airport while in transit to New Orleans, LA for the annual American Occupational Therapy Association conference! 

[Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Apr 07, 201906:50
Ep. 3 - The Mystery Series: A Day in the Life of a Home Health Occupational Therapist

Ep. 3 - The Mystery Series: A Day in the Life of a Home Health Occupational Therapist

Ever wonder what a day in the life of a home health OT is like? Find some answers in today’s episode!  [Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Apr 02, 201911:38
Ep. 2 - The Mystery of Home Health Occupational Therapy: A Series
Mar 30, 201907:13
Ep. 1 - Pity or Power?

Ep. 1 - Pity or Power?

A welcome to all home health OTs AND a shot of inspiration for elevating our practice as OTs (and humans). [Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR inspiration! For the most up-to-date info or products, check out www.tillandwater.com]

Mar 28, 201907:56