Pain is a sensation of distress occurring physically, psychologically, and spiritually. Pain in the elderly causes greater functional impairment falls, depression, decreased appetite, impaired sleep, ...

Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Key Takeaways Occupational therapy helps people do everyday tasks on their own. It ...

Occupational therapy may help those with RA manage daily tasks by reducing pain and fatigue, conserving energy, and adapting their environment or workplace. An occupational therapist may recommend ...

The UAB Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) degree program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The 2025 U.S. News & World Report ...

A new multicenter study reveals a significant gap between recommended care and actual practice for older adults’ emergency department visits following falls. Researchers analyzed 945 patients aged 65 ...

If you have multiple sclerosis, occupational therapy can help you adapt to the changes in your body and function more effectively. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks ...

Outcomes for patients ≥75 years with localized gastroesophageal cancer: Experience from the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication use in older patients ...

We don’t often think of slips and trips being public health concerns, but falls and falls-related injuries are some of the most pressing health risks facing older Louisianans. These accidents often ...