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12/23/2025

When you visit aging family this holiday season, small changes can tell you a lot.

Struggling to move around the house, skipping favorite outfits because dressing feels harder, or missing parts of conversations due to vision or hearing changes are all signs that extra support may help.

The good news is that simple, OT-approved tools can make a big difference — from mobility supports and dressing aids to hearing and vision solutions that bring confidence back into daily life.

If you notice any of these signs, the holidays are a perfect time to give a gift that truly helps.

Visit https://www.asksamie.com/pages/gift-guides-all to explore our Gift Giving Guides, organized by diagnosis, recovery need, or general functionality, and find thoughtful, practical gifts that support safety, independence, and connection at home.

12/23/2025

How to avoid the top 5 OTpreneur mistakes - https://mailchi.mp/asksamie.com/congrats-youre-in-the-first-100-founders-circle-10342533

12/22/2025

When it comes to aging in place, the right tools can help them defy gravity every single day. ☺️
🎁 Explore AskSAMIE’s Holiday Gift Guides & discover OT-approved gifts that bring independence, comfort, and confidence. https://www.asksamie.com/pages/gift-guides-all

12/16/2025

Starting a business as an OT can feel overwhelming — where do you even begin?

💭 Legal? Branding? Clients? Pricing?

That’s why OT Connected exists.

We’ve built a space where you can ask questions, learn from others, and finally feel supported as you grow.

🧭 Stop Googling. Start connecting.

Join OT Connected today.

12/12/2025

If you’ve ever watched your loved one stand up a little slower… shuffle their feet… or reach for the wall just to keep their balance...The moment you feel your heart drop because something has changed, and you quietly wonder, “What do I do now?”

You’re not alone. Every family caregiver has felt that mix of worry, love, and responsibility.

And the truth is, those small signs are often the first quiet indicators that your loved one needs a little more support at home.

The good news is that there are simple, OT-approved tools that can make those everyday moments safer and more independent.

And the holidays are the perfect time to give a gift that truly matters, ones that support the changes you’re noticing, and bring ease back into your loved ones daily routines.

Download our free Gift Giving Guides to find thoughtful, OT-approved ideas that your loved one will actually use. https://www.asksamie.com/pages/gift-guides-all

12/11/2025

✨ It’s time to give a gift that truly helps someone you love…
Because when it comes to aging in place, the right tools can help them defy gravity every single day.

Discover OT-approved gifts that bring independence, comfort, and confidence.

🎁 Explore AskSAMIE’s Holiday Gift Guide — where magic meets real-life support. https://www.asksamie.com/pages/gift-guides-all

12/09/2025

🎄 It’s Almost the Season Of… (OT Edition)

1. Helping loved ones navigate crowded holiday spaces safely (Those holiday markets were not designed with mobility in mind.)

2. Making sure the Christmas tree is secure so it doesn't become a fall risk (Festive and functional!)

3. Finding adaptive ways for everyone to decorate, bake, and celebrate (Because participation is the real holiday magic 🤩)

4. Teaching family members proper body mechanics before someone lifts a big gift box the wrong way (Low back pain is not on anyone’s wish list.)

5. Choosing gifts that truly support independence (Adaptive utensils vs. another pair of fuzzy socks.)

6. Creating calm routines for loved ones overwhelmed by noise, lights, and visitors (Sensory regulation doesn’t take holiday breaks!)

7. Helping caregivers find a moment to breathe between traditions (Hot cocoa + five minutes alone = therapy.)

8. Navigating holiday travel with wheelchairs, walkers, meds, and schedules (You deserve a medal. Seriously.)

9. Simplifying holiday tasks so everyone can take part (Because joy happens when people feel included.)

10. Reminding families that asking for help is not a weakness, it’s a gift to everyone (Teamwork makes the dream work!)

11. Preserving meaningful traditions in new, adaptive ways (There's always more than one way to get the job done.)

12. Celebrating every small win (Therapy that gets someone back into their holidays with the people they love is the best part of the year!)

12/08/2025

All I want for Christmas for my patients as an Occupational therapist

1. More independence for every client
2. Magic Grab bars that install themselves correctly
3. A bottomless supply of adaptive equipment.
4. Stronger Joints, Safer Transfers
5. HAPPY CAREGIVERS

12/06/2025

Is 2026 the best year to start an OT business?! Check out this week's newsletter to dive in - https://mailchi.mp/asksamie.com/congrats-youre-in-the-first-100-founders-circle-10342055

12/05/2025

The holidays always bring one question from families: “What should we get that will actually help?”

To make it easier, we put together free, OT-approved Gift Giving Guides filled with practical, dignity-preserving ideas for aging adults and people recovering at home.

OTs, feel free to download and share with your caseload, caregiver groups, or even your own family. 💚

We've organized these by diagnosis, recovery need, and daily functionality.

Let’s help families give gifts that support independence.

👉 Get the guides:

Everyday Tasks Solved Simply – Occupational therapist–approved adaptive equipment, accessibility solutions, and caregiver resources. Find OT advice, home modifications, and local services for any disability or aging in place.

12/04/2025

When I started AskSAMIE I was so excited to create news ways to help my patients connect with OT insights to make life better. But I learned pretty quick that OTs also needed a platform to gain the tactical tools needed to start and grow a business with access to new referrals and clients.

So I built it 😝 and made OT Connected. Your go to place not only for knowledge but for the actual tools you need and access to clients to grow your business .

Join OT Connected today and get started on your OTpreneur journey 📲

12/03/2025

Me: “We’re keeping Christmas casual this year.”

Also me: doing a full home safety eval like every 5 minutes 😂

It's in our brains! OTP's just can’t turn it off!

Shop OT-approved holiday gift guides at AskSAMIE.com 🎁✨ Or check out our gift giving guide breakdown for a holiday that supports comfort and independence. - https://www.asksamie.com/pages/gift-guides-all