Manvel city councilman’s work as occupational therapist changes lives

June 3, 2011

From the Manvel Reporter News:
Manvel City Council member Mack Ivy enjoyed recognition for a soon-to-be published article in the journal of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Ivy said he was honored that he was asked to co-author the statement which addresses how occupational therapists can increase the quality of life of terminal patients and help them engage in meaningful activity even at the end of life. Read more in the Manvel Reporter News…

3 Responses to Manvel city councilman’s work as occupational therapist changes lives

Occupational Therapy June 10, 2011 at 5:59 am #

perfect..its a unbelievable effort. To give some relieving moments to a dying person is something great. Ivy definitely think differently. Occupational therapy has this amazing healing power. It brings joy n relaxing feel from inside. He has done a great job. AOTA should appreciate this effort hansomely..

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- Mack Ivy June 14, 2011 at 11:21 pm #
  
  Thank you for the kind words. Here is a link to the entire AOTA statement: The Role of Occupational Therapy in End-of-Life Care
  http://www.aota.org/Practitioners/Official/Statements/End-of-Life-Care.aspx?FT...
  ~mack
  
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Kalynmyers July 9, 2011 at 6:02 pm #

Hey Mack!
I read about you in the latest OT practice! It’s been a long time. Great article and thanks for the link
Take care,
Kalyn (one of your PhD classmates)

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