December 16, 2025 - Perspectives in Aging Community of Practice

Members - FREE
Non-Members - $20

Virtual Meeting 7:00 pm 

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Number of Contact Hours: 1.0

Link to Webinar will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Summary of Event:

Title: The Throne Zone: OT Tips for a Safer and Dignified Toileting of Larger-Bodies Adults 

Occupational therapy practitioners play a vital role in supporting safe, dignified, and independent toileting for clients of all body sizes. This presentation provides practical, evidence-informed strategies to address the unique needs of larger-bodied individuals in bathroom environments. Participants will learn how to optimize client positioning on the toilet to enhance safety, comfort, and independence with toileting. The presentation will also explore common environmental barriers and offer actionable recommendations for modifying the toilet space to better support toileting tasks. Additionally, learners will become familiar with assistive devices and durable medical equipment designed to facilitate toileting for larger bodied people, empowering practitioners to make confident, client-centered recommendations. 

Facilitator and Speaker: 

Facilitator: Susan Giannitti, OTR/L

Speaker: Maria Lindbergh, MOT, OTR/L, ECHM 

Learning Objectives Attendees Should Achieve:

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

1) Optimize client position of larger bodied individuals on the toilet for improved safety and independence with toileting tasks.
2) Identify 3 environmental changes to the toilet or the area surrounding the toilet for increased toileting independence.
3) Recognize two forms of assistive devices or durable medical equipment used to help larger-bodied people with toileting. 

Bio/Background of the Speakers:

Maria Lindbergh, MOT, OTR/L, ECHM is an occupational therapist with a background working with older adults and home modifications. She created a free course "Hard Time Wiping? Let's Talk A-booty It!" and Toilet Talk, which is an online resource with candid toileting tips and bathroom solutions to make your bathroom beautiful and safe for a lifetime. 

This event is sponsored by Connecticut occupational therapy practitioners. ConnOTA is supporting this event by overseeing the award of CEUs for registered participants.