Theresa Davis is an independent contractor who provides occupational therapy services for BRG clients, as well as through other providers in Maryland. Theresa has spent the majority of her career working the older client. She has such great insight into the benefit of occupational therapy in the home health setting. After working in various settings […]
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Some of our occupational therapists are BRG employees. Some are independent contractors who run their own businesses. Regardless of their relationship to BRG, we need to celebrate their amazing contributions to the Occupational Therapy profession. In years past, we’ve celebrated OT month with cupcakes or pins, but giving the therapists a little appreciation isn’t quite
By Sue M. Paul OTR/L “Excellence in Clinical Care” is one of those phrases we use all the time. It is Baker Rehab Group’s mantra. When John and I say “excellence”, we attach genuine passion to it, being careful not casually toss the word around like a meaningless ball of fluff. But sometimes I think
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Our awesome PT, NCS, DPT, Katie Stout, shared this article with me, so I wanted to pass it along. Very interesting! Your thoughts? “Research: Playing Catch Can Improve Balance, Prevent Falls In Seniors The simple training exercise of catching a weighted medicine ball can improve balance and might help prevent falls in the elderly, according
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Baker Rehab Group’s 2014 Award Winners Every year at the BRG holiday party, John and Sue present two awards for outstanding character and attitude. The 2014 recipients are long-time Baker Rehab therapists who are well deserving of the accolades. The Lisa Baker Sunshine Award: Service, Attitude, Team This award acknowledges the person who, regardless
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The Washington Times has featured our #simple4seniors project! Check it out: Frederick commission sees need for senior park By JEN FIFIELD – Associated Press – Sunday, December 14, 2014 FREDERICK, Md. (AP) – Mike Long’s 98-year-old grandfather does not get much exercise. Long, of Frederick, said he tries to get his grandfather to go on walks, but
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In January of 2005, Lisa Eyler accepted a temporary, part time position as a helper in our office. She accepted the offer after being badgered, hunted, and dragged by her hair into the job by John Baker. Legend has it, John met Lisa when she was barking orders, wearing coveralls, and carrying a power tool
A tremendous thank you to the Frederick City Parks and Rec Commission for supporting the idea of a senior park. The concept was presented last Tuesday night December 9th to the commission and Deputy Park Director Roelkey Myers. Following a warm introduction by Dr. John Baker- who recounted his experiences with his own father who
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Another fantastic editorial from the Frederick News Post on the SIMPLE Park for Frederick. The first commission meeting is next Tuesday, December 9! Will you take 60 seconds to email Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation with your support? Email Roelkey Myers at rmyers@cityoffrederick.com An Open Space & Place for Seniors “A Frederick occupational therapist is set
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By Sue Paul, OTR/L, COO Although the senior park idea has rolled around impatiently inside my head for almost a year, it wasn’t necessarily easy to share. I have never stepped foot into local government before, and I had no idea what to expect once the idea went public. Initial feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
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