Adult Occupational Therapy

Adult Occupational Therapy can provide support for the following: 

Alzheimer’s Disease

  • Learn about and plan for possible changes related to dementia. 

  • Address problems with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and cooking  

  • Develop routines and activities they enjoy Improve the ability to adapt to changes in thinking and understand information

  • Manage medications  

  • Make their home safe and reduce wandering. 

  • Decrease depression and anxiety 

  • Manage pain. 

  • Stay physically and socially active  

Musculoskeletal Conditions

  • Set individualized goals for pain management 
    Understand what causes chronic pain

  • Learn how to monitor and track pain levels throughout the day  

  • Use their bodies effectively and without pain 
    Design workspaces to reduce strain on the body  

  • Learn to relax muscles and calm the mind Pace activities to reduce fatigue 

  • Treat flare ups and control pain levels without medication  

  • Plan for future challenges 

  • Recommend tools and equipment to make everyday activities easier 

  • Ask for accommodations at work or school Adopt a healthier lifestyle  

Cancer

  • Set goals for things that are important to people. 

  • Manage pain and lymphedema (swelling)  

  • Reduce or manage fatigue (feeling tired)  

  • Manage symptoms and effects of anxiety and depression  

  • Adapt routines and activities at home and at work 
    Improve memory, attention, and the ability to manage daily tasks  

  • Design routines that help save physical and mental energy 

  • Improve sleep without medication 

  • Address concerns about sexual intimacy Increase physical activity  

Stroke Management

  • Learn new ways to bathe, dress, and use the toilet 
    Walk with mobility aids (e.g., cane, walker) in the community  

  • Eat and drink 

  • Evaluate their homes for safety risks Use adaptive equipment to make chores easier 

  • Manage stress and emotions 

  • Learn thinking strategies that help with remembering, planning, and organizing  

  • Do exercises that help with strength, movement, and sensation 

  • Drive safety or use other forms of transportation 

  • Go back to work 

  • Communicate with care partners