“Occupational therapy services typically include an individualized evaluation, during which the client/family and occupational therapist determine the person’s goals, customized intervention to improve or maintain the person’s ability to perform daily activities and reach the goals, and an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan.” Still not sure what occupational therapy is all about? See how the American Occupational Therapy Association defines their profession.
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STEADI includes a suite of tools and resources for formal and informal care partners. These resources include basic information about:
Falls
Screening options
Information on medications linked to falls
Standardized gait and balance assessment tests
Online trainings that offer continuing education