Write A Term Paper On Alzheimer's

My grandma has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. My formerly independent, selfless, bold, and detailed grandma has turned into a dependent, timid, and forgetful woman right before my eyes. As an OT does, I have spent countless hours encouraging her to remain independent in as many ways as she can. I push her to wash her dishes by herself, to do her laundry, to groom and bathe herself, and to do word searches etc. I have seen firsthand how easy and comfortable it is to shrink back and let circumstances steal one's independence. As I have encouraged my own grandma to remain independent and have tried to teach her little tasks to help her remain herself along the way, I have a burning desire to do this for others as an OT. I long to be able to encourage and provide tips and opportunities for independent living for another woman's family member just as I have done for my own. This experience has encouraged my decision to become an OT as well as increased my passion for this field. …show more content…
One who is kind yet passive, meets patient’s needs, and then flips to the next chart. The second type of OT loves, is intentional, and invests into each patient as if they were their own mother, grandfather, or student. These are the attributes of an excellent OT and are attributes that I have been blessed with. I not only believe I possess the attributes of a loving, intentional, and investing woman, but in my 300+ hours of OT experience, I have been able to demonstrate these traits to real life patients. The ability to love a patient by listening, encouraging, and challenging them, even when they cannot love themselves, is crucial to reaching their OT goals. To intentionally create treatment plans for each patient helps them to know that someone is invested in their care and earns their trust. Investing, in a professional manner, is being committed to seeing a patient progress while treating them as a treasure. I aim to strengthen these attributes at