OTA2500 The Elderly and Occupational Performance
The course studies physical and mental health limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement for elderly individuals and populations living at home and in other geriatric settings. Topics include common diagnoses and treatment environments, treatment for areas of occupation (ADL, IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation). Students will consider performance skills, performance patterns, client factors, and context. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function, as well as promoting mental health and physical well-being in the geriatric population. Driving and community mobility will be key topics discussed in the course.