Occupational Therapy

Therapy that trains individuals to manage everyday tasks in order to promote independence in the home.

More Common Terms

  • Activities of Daily Living Assessment An assessment of an individual's physical and cognitive functions to determine if he or she can still complete activities of daily living. Assessments are performed by geriatric case managers, social workers or other similar types of professionals.
  • Senior scams Illegitimate offers or opportunities that take advantage of seniors and attempt to steal assets.
  • Area Agency on Aging (AAA) A local agency that administers government funded programs for older adults.

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