Occupational Therapy
Participating in life, overcoming barriers
Occupational therapists are practitioners who are skilled health care professionals who use research and scientific evidence to ensure that their interventions are effective. With strong knowledge of a person's psychological, physical, emotional, cognitive and social makeup, an occupational therapist can evaluate how your condition (or risk for one) is affecting your ability to participate in life and provide ways to overcome barriers.An occupational therapist looks at the relationships among the person, the environment and the occupation to support health and well-being through everyday activities.Benefits of Occupational Therapy
- Support independence and safety through home modifications, driving rehabilitation and falls-prevention training
- Improve quality of life for persons with dementia and their caregivers by modifying the environment and specific stressors.
- Enhance function through rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery or other medical incidents.
- Support leisure activities by helping to compensate for chronic conditions such as low vision or diabetes.
