Presenter(s): Pooja Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, CDP, CFPS, CGCP

Content Areas: Productive Aging; Mental Health

Target Audience: Intermediate-level

Course Description: Proactive care planning empowers older adults and their families to make informed decisions about future care needs. This presentation provides a guide to preserving mental health, addressing risk factors, and leveraging occupational therapy principles for a proactive approach to long-term care planning by reviewing a case study. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how OTPs can guide their clients in maintaining autonomy and quality of life as they age.