Occupational therapists work with adults in order to restore functions lost by illness or injury or to compensate for deficits that cannot be restored. They can work in a variety of settings from inpatient hospitals and outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities and long term care settings, and even in the client’s home through home health services. By focusing on all areas of life from self-care and home management to work and leisure, occupational therapist can help clients maximize their independence and increase their overall quality of life.
Recent Intervention Strategies articles pertaining to adults:
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Understanding environmental modifications
Environmental modifications make changes to the environment—not the client or the occupation—in order to improve client performance of the occupation…
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Recommending home modifications for younger adult patients
When working with younger adult clients who require home modifications due to the recent onset of a physical disability, it…
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Assessing medication management
If you’ve worked in a SNF or other inpatient rehab setting for any length of time, you probably know that…