… in gerontology practice indicated community practice opportunities. Occupational therapy
gerontology education is vitally important to enable future therapists to address the needs of …

… community-based experiences in occupational therapy professional education. The program
… students to consider pursuing a career in occupational therapy gerontology practice. …

… occupational therapy programs somerime before 1986. Their study compared occupational
therapy education in gerontology … For practicing occupational therapy personnel who com…

… I am receiving positive and reassuring feedback that my practice background as an OT as …
Gerontology. Also, even if it is challenging to get some attention to Environmental Gerontology …

… This chapter provides an introduction to the core issues that influence our practice as
occupational therapists, including some personal reasons. Chapter 2 considers common concepts …

… Occupational therapists are particularly concerned with older adult … of occupational therapy
research, education, and practice and presents the role of the occupational therapist as a …

… In 2010, a work force study conducted by AOTA indicated 35.9% of practicing
occupational therapists selected older adults (≥65 years) as the primary age group treated. …

… by the occupational therapy … of occupational therapy expertise in the areas of functional
independence, quality of life and life satisfaction. At the present time, most occupational therapy …

… that practice spectrum. Given the wide range of settings in which geriatric social work is
conducted, practice … This involves a shift in practice paradigms to a “new gerontology.” This shift …

… course of everyday clinical practice performed in the fields of gerontology and geriatrics.
Research results are needed to motivate for the creation of posts to serve the elderly population. …