Occupational Patterns in Aging

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This course provides an overview of occupational therapists' intervention roles, and responsibilities related to occupational performance and well-being with adults through the lifespan into older adulthood in a variety of settings. Students will examine the influences of physical, cognitive, spiritual, psychosocial, cultural, and community functioning on occupational performance and well-being. Strategies to deal with age-related changes will be included. The political and social policy ramifications of aging are also addressed.