April is Occupational Therapy Month
April is Occupational Therapy (OT) month.
The Case for Aging in Place
As we begin this New Year, The Aging Suite would like to remind people of the importance of aging in place. Simply said, aging in place is as it sounds; it’s the ability to remain in one’s home safely, functionally, and independently as long as possible. While we know that everyone, for various reasons ranging [...]
End of the year wrap up…part II
More about Aging in Place: As we come to the close of 2009, let’s recap what we’ve learned about aging in place. The goal of aging in place is just as it sounds, helping people to age in place, within their homes. For the older population, this may mean the difference between being able to [...]
The Role of the Occupational Therapist in Aging in Place
Last week, we talked about professionals with CAPS designations and how someone earns that designation. This week, we’ll be talking specifically about Occupational Therapists (OTs). The AARP acknowledges the important role that OTs can have in helping individuals modify their homes. In fact, the AARP recommends OTs be utilized to assist people in identify ways [...]
