A Safe Return to Home Life with Jessica Miller | No Plateau Podcast - Season 2 Episode 3

Jessica Miller, neuro-based occupational therapist and founder of Pathways Neuro Rehabilitation & Education, is back for another No Plateau Podcast episode!

If you’re an avid listener, you’ll remember Jessica from the first season when she came to discuss the importance of comprehensive education for caregivers and patients. With her experience as an OT, she’s walked through the transition back to home life with countless families, so she knows which tools are the most effective and helpful for patients settling back into their homes.

“The hospital in in-patient rehab will help them get a wheelchair, and maybe if they need a hospital bed or something like that, but all these other things that we’re talking about today, they might get touched in a discharge recommendation list on the day they leave… But they don’t really have enough time, so I’m glad that we’re doing this.” – Jessica (3:27)

In this episode, we break down various durable medical equipment (DME) available on RehabMart to help caregivers and survivors transition back home after a hospital stay and the five major steps patients must work through upon arrival.

“I have seen so many loved ones purchase so many items because they just want to help in any way they can… I know it comes from a place of love, and I want you to have support in that. If you aren't sure if something could be helpful, I would say take it to your friendly OT…” – Jessica (40:49)

In This Episode

(0:00) Introduction
(2:37) The scope of education for caregivers
(5:22) The five steps that occur when transitioning back to home life
(8:25) Ramps, thresholds, and equipment for “Getting Home Safely” step
(12:03) Navigating the “Taking a Shower” step
(17:36) Tools to utilize during the “Getting Dressed” step
(21:59) “Taking a Nap” must-haves for patients and caregivers
(26:19) DME to support “Eating in Your Own Home” while still exercising the affected side

Our Guest

Jessica Miller is an OT and certified brain injury specialist with 19 years of experience working with stroke survivors. She is also the founder of Pathways Neuro Rehabilitation and Education, which helps treat stroke patients in their own homes and helps therapists grow their skills.

Resources & Links

Henry Hoffman on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-hoffman-01a09312/

Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/423786023009376

Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaeboStrokeSupport

RehabMart
https://www.rehabmart.com/

Pathways Neuro Rehabilitation & Education
https://www.pathwaysneurorehab.com/

Jessica Miller Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/new.to.neuro/

New to Neuro OT Community
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1028910564681506

Jessica Miller LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-miller-a248796b/

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https://www.saebo.com/stroke-exercises-for-your-body-pdf/

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