Define Occupational Therapy An AARP study found that more than 80% of people older than age 50 want to age in their own homes. If you are one of these people you may want to learn a little more about this therapy practice. Occupational Therapy (OT) is a practice centered around independence and restoring quality of life to the people that are served, from young children to older adults. OT can be beneficial to any person during any stage of life. The end goal of OT is to teach or reteach people how to live their daily lives as independently as possible. Activities such as cooking, cleaning, driving, and engagement in any type of hobby one may have. Common Issues That Come with Aging You might be thinking how could OT impact my life? You may be healthy and getting along fine at this point in your life, but that may not last forever. As the body ages the chances of physical and mental bodily issues only increase. OT works with all these types of body aliments such as, Alzheimer’s Disease, all types of arthritis, and general aging as well. We will all grow old and become less capable of completing activities we were once able to do. Whether you have a diagnosis or not you are still at risk for any problems by simply aging. How Can Occupational Therapy Assist with Aging? …show more content…
The more you age the more detrimental the consequences become. OT interventions include education on fall prevention and works with those who wish to age in their home. Aging in one’s home as long as possible is important to all of us. No one wants to leave the home they have been living in for years to go live elsewhere. To a place that does not allow for as much privacy, personality, or independence. Therefore, to stay in your home and remain safe here are some modifications you can make to your home to increase safety in your own