Occupational Therapy in Real Life: How TOTA Helps Texans Thrive at Every Age

The Overlooked Needs of Aging Couples "But what no one thought about was his wife, his caregiver, who was also 76 or so with rheumatoid arthritis." ~ Judith JosephWelcome to this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. The conversation focused on the role of occupational therapy in helping Texans thrive at every age. Special attention was given to supporting both older adults navigating cognitive and physical challenges and children with disabilities striving to participate fully in school and social activities. The discussion explored how occupational therapists assist with activities of daily living, promote independence, address workplace injuries, and collaborate with families and caregivers. A key theme that emerged was the importance of ongoing training and advocacy, especially in the face of legislative changes that impact access to care and reimbursement for essential therapy services. Listeners will gain insight into how the Texas Occupational Therapy Association supports practitioners, clients, and the broader community in overcoming life’s daily hurdles.How to Contact Judithhttps://www.tota.org/ https://www.instagram.com/tx.otassociation/ Bio:Judith Joseph has been the Executive Director of the Texas Occupational Therapy Association since 2017. She worked in outpatient neuro-rehab for ten years until June 2020. She was a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist from 2013 to 2025 and developed the clinical driving evaluation program at Houston Methodist.Judi obtained a BS in OT from Western Michigan University and a Post Professional MA from Texas Woman’s University. She has been an OT for more years than she cares to admit, but if you need to count, more than 40 years have passed. Judi is currently an adjunct faculty member at San Jacinto College, the OTA program in Houston, TX.My personal philosophy is “you should have at least one good laugh a day, even if it’s at yourself.”_______________________________________________________________Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law AttorneyWebsite: https://yourlegacylegalcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacylegalcare/Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/YourLegacyLegalCareLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourlegacylegalcare/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@yourlegacylegalcareYour Legacy Legal Care 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 218-0880