EPISODE · May 6, 2025 · 37 MIN
Beyond Recovery: How OT Helps Patients Stay Out of the Hospital
from Your Health University Podcast · host Beth Reeves, Jamie Preston
Guest: Beth Reeves, MS, OTR/L, CGCPHost: Jamie PrestonLength: ~37 minutesProduced by: Story Society CreativeSponsored by: Your Health Primary CareWhat You’ll Learn:The real difference between OT and PT — and why it mattersWhy prevention, not reaction, should be the goal of healthcarePractical ways OT helps reduce fall risk and readmissionHow to listen for clues that someone may need OT servicesSmall home changes that lead to big health improvementsThe role of active listening in discovering hidden patient needsWhy every transition of care is a point of vulnerabilityBeth’s personal philosophy on ability, possibility, and purpose“OT is about engaging in purposeful activity. It’s not just recovery — it’s prevention.”— Beth Reeveswww.YourHealth.Org www.YourHealth.Org
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In this episode of Your Health University Podcast, Jamie sits down with occupational therapist Beth Reeves to reframe the role of OT in healthcare — not as a response to injury, but as a powerful tool for preventing the next hospitalization. Beth shares practical, heartfelt stories that illustrate the unique lens occupational therapists bring to the home environment, health literacy, fall prevention, and patient-centered care. From chair risers to active listening, Beth proves that small interventions can lead to transformative results. If you’re in healthcare — or have a loved one aging at home — this episode will shift how you think about what it really means to support independence and safety.
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