Background “Poverty and hunger are persistent problems in the United States. In 2011, 17.9 million people struggled to access, obtain, and manage …
Mitzie Marion Colet Mickelson, OTD, OTR/L, CPAM
Hi. I'm originally from the beautiful islands of the Philippines where I got my bachelor's degree in OT in 2003, a dedicated wife and mother of two. I came to the US in June 2008. I live in Dalton, GA with my little family. I decided to further my education and pursued the PP-OTD program at EKU where I got my Master's degree in Dec. 2021 and my Doctorate degree in Aug. 2023 as my way of showing dedication to this wonderful and unique profession I have been blessed to be a part of.
Food Insecurity To understand the concept of seniors being hungry, it is critical to understand what it means to be “food insecure.” …
Food-related activities and occupations relevant to older adults include meal preparation/clean up, shopping, self-feeding, eating and swallowing, community mobility, and financial management …
Since its inception, a key hallmark of occupational therapy has been its emphasis on the rich potential of occupation to promote health …
The distinct value of occupational therapy lies in its comprehensive consideration of factors that influence a person’s level of independent functioning. The …
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (2018), “food insecurity is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon which varies through a continuum of …