title: The role of occupational therapy in the care of the older adult.
abstract: Older adults who have physical disabilities often require the services of an occupational therapist. This article reviews the role of the occupational therapist in the care of the geriatric population.
authors.affiliation: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468, USA. teina.daley@bronx.va.gov
authors.forename: Teina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Daley
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cristian
authors.forename: Maureen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005791:Patient Care / Q000379:methods; D024382:Professional Role; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012656:Self-Help Devices