As occupational therapists, we recognize that older people experience many life transitions. These transitions are linked to health and well-being. We support older adults to navigate these life transitions by helping them experiment with new ways of performing valued activities, being engaged socially, and continuing to become who they aspire to be as parents, grandparents, caregivers, friends, volunteers, workers, neighbours, and family members.
To ensure a place in seniors care, and to promote the need for continued and expanded funding of our services,
we need to better profile our contributions. We need compelling stories that highlight the impact occupational therapists can have in supporting seniors in their homes and communities across their life transitions.
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