Improving Sleep to Support Aging in Place: Occupational Therapy's Emerging Role

Presenter(s): KathleenCaruso, OTD, OTR/L; RyanDurkin, OTD, OTR/L, MBA, ECHM

Content Areas: Productive Aging; Home & Community Health

Target Audience: Entry-level, Intermediate-level

Course Description: This presentation explores the critical role of occupational therapy in addressing sleep disturbances among older adults, a commonly overlooked barrier to independence and daily functioning. Attendees will learn how evidence-based, holistic interventions grounded in the PEO model can support aging in place by improving sleep quality and overall occupational performance.