Occupational Therapy for Older Adults

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the foundations of occupational therapy theory as applied to aging and older adult populations
• 2 Understand normal and pathological aging processes that affect functional independence
• 3 Apply frameworks for assessing activities of daily living and functional performance
• 4 Analyze home safety and fall prevention coordination strategies for older adult clients
• 5 Explore cognitive changes and strategies supporting memory and executive function in aging
• 6 Learn adaptive equipment and assistive technology categories used in older adult care
• 7 Understand caregiver support, education, and family communication approaches
• 8 Apply care coordination principles across interdisciplinary aging services teams
• 9 Analyze documentation, regulatory, and reimbursement considerations in geriatric occupational therapy programs
• 10 Develop program planning and quality improvement approaches for aging services organizations