Editorial - Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
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Editorial - Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Ed itorial It is with regret that I must announce my decision to resign as Editor of CJOT. Although I have been editor only a short while, due to certain personal obligations, I cannot continue. The experience has been a rewarding one, one that has filled me with a deeper sense of commitment to our profession. It has been exciting to follow the latest developments in our field through the finely written articles which have been submitted for publication. The facts and opinions which are presented for our review are most enlightening. There is a lot to be learned from this issue in particular as it is devoted to the subject of "gerontology." There is an ' ever increasing geriatric population and we as professional and compassionate occupational therapists must concern ourselves with the special expertise, needs and problems that the elderly bring with them. Most importantly, the elderly sector of the population should not be viewed as "a separate society"; a group which is different from the mainstream of life, but rather as a continuation of the life cycle. Perhaps in reading this issue we will gain more knowledge and thus a deeper insight into the geriatric population. Annette Rudy C'est avec regret que je dois annoncer ma décision de démissionner en tant que rédacteur en chef du C.J.O.T. Bien que je n'aie été éditeur en chef que pour une courte période, je dois maintenant, à cause d'engagements personnels, y renoncer. Je dois dire que cette expérience fut très enrichissante et qu'elle m'a apporté un sens profond d'implication pour notre profession. Ce fut très intéressant de suivre les derniers développements de notre spécialité, à travers les articles écrits avec subtilité qui nous étaient soumis pour publication. Les faits et opinions qui sont présentés au conseil de révision sont souvent très intéressants. I1 y a beaucoup de choses à retenir de ce numéro, puisqu'il est consacré à la «gérontologie». La population des personnes âgées en est une qui grandit en nombre de façon incroyable et nous, en tant que professionnels de la santé et en tant qu'ergothérapeutes concernés, devons connaître les besoins et problèmes spécifiques des personnes du troisième âge. Un point de vue important à ne pas oublier, c'est que les personnes du troisième âge ne font pas partie d'une «société à part»; ils ne sont pas différents du reste de la population et doivent être vus comme des personnes qui continuent leur cycle de vie. Peut-être que ce numéro nous permettra d'agrandir nos connaissances dans ce domaine et en même temps nous donnera une plus grande compréhension des personnes âgées. Annette Rudy '' OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SASKATOON Immediate opening for an occupational therapist to establish and direct an occupational therapy service in a 64-bed long-term care unit, with guidance from the Director of Occupational Therapy at the Frank Eliason Centre. The unit is affiliated with the Frank Eliason Centre, an accredited facility with 130 long-term care beds. Both facilities are to be replaced by a 238 bed long-term care centre proposed to open in 1984. The successful applicant will be responsible for: — Assessment and treatment of patients in various areas of activities of daily living. — Supervision of an assistant. — Participation in interdisciplinary program planning. — Participation in inservice programming. — Assisting with planning occupational therapy services for the new facility. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with provincial standards. Applicant must be eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists and be registered with the Society prior to the commencement of employment. DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FACULTY POSITIONS Two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions are available in the School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, July 1, 1983. QUALIFICATIONS: Occupational Therapist with doctorate (master's qualification considered), minimum of 3 years clinical experience. Teaching and research experience desireable. Specialties required include pediatrics, neurophysiology, biomechanics, mental health and community practice. Candidates must be eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. RESPONSIBILITIES: ® Undergraduate teaching. o Research and scholarly work. e Pa rt icipation in administrative functions. OPPORTUNITIES: ® Participate in the development of a new baccalaureate curriculum. a Develop course content. 0 Work in a multi-disciplinary Faculty of Health Professions. Apply with resume and references to: Maureen Blight, Director of Occupational Therapy Frank Eliason Centre 2003 Arlington Avenue SASKATOON, Saskatchewan S7J 2H6 Saskatoon is a university city with excellent educational, recrea- tional and social facilities. DECEMBER/DCEMBRE 1982 Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Letter of application, curriculum vitae and the name and address of 3 referees should be sent by January 15, 1983 to: Prof. Barbara J. O'Shea, Associate Professor and Director, School of Occupational Therapy 10th Floor Tupper Building Faculty of Health Professions Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia 83H 4H7 155