Happy at Home: Occupational Therapy for Everyday Life

About this episode

Sydney Marshman discusses the role of occupational therapy in enhancing mental health and supporting individuals to thrive at home.

Sydney Marshman, OTD, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and the founder of Happy at Home Consulting , where she helps individuals and families thrive in their own homes through practical, person-centered solutions—from simple adaptive tools to full remodel planning. A graduate of Drake University’s OT program with a background in kinesiology and public health, Sydney partners with clients, caregivers, and community organizations to support independence, accessibility, and aging in place. In this episode you’ll learn about what OT really is, how it relates to mental health, and how proactive planning can help people stay home and live well. Sydney's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-marshman/ Call for more information about Happy at Home Consulting: 515-635-4050 Explore your Eldercare benefit with EFR: https://efr.org/employee-assistance-program/child-elder-care/

People in this episode

Guest: Sydney Marshman

Topics covered

• occupational therapy
• mental health
• independence
• accessibility
• aging in place

Keywords

• Happy at Home Consulting
• adaptive tools
• remodel planning
• person-centered solutions

Mentioned in this episode

Products: adaptive tools

Places: Sydney

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