The scope of therapy includes: 

Acts occupational therapists conduct detailed assessments to evaluate functional capacity, cognitive status, visual-perceptual skills, and home environment. From there, we create goal-oriented plans that may involve: 

Specific Services in Geriatric Occupational Therapy

Geriatric occupational therapy services at Acts are designed to help older adults maintain independence in daily life despite physical, cognitive, or sensory limitations. Licensed occupational therapists (Ots) focus on enhancing residents’ ability to perform essential tasks safely and effectively — whether recovering from illness or adapting to age-related changes.

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Retraining 

Building Confidence Through Functional Self-Care

Aging seniors may begin to experience difficulty with basic self-care activities, often referred to as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). These include: 

Acts’ Ots assess each resident’s functional baseline and develop a plan to address limitations using task-specific practice, energy conservation techniques, and environmental modifications. We may also introduce adaptive tools such as dressing sticks, shower chairs, or button hooks to improve ease and safety.

Our goal: enable seniors to care for themselves with dignity and as independently as possible.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)

Enabling Seniors to Manage Their Homes and Health 

Instrumental ADLs refer to more complex tasks needed for independent community living, such as: 

Through simulation and real-world practice, Acts geriatric occupational therapists work with residents on regaining or adapting these skills. We also address vision and hearing challenges by recommending high-contrast tools, voice-activated devices, and magnifiers to support independence.

Cognitive Rehabilitation 

Supporting Brain Health and Executive Function

Cognitive decline — whether due to mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, or other dementias — can significantly impact a person’s ability to manage daily life. Acts’ occupational therapy teams provide cognitive retraining and compensatory strategy development, including: 

Caregivers are often included in training to reinforce therapeutic strategies at home, reducing frustration and promoting a supportive daily structure. 

Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Improving Fine Motor Coordination and Arm Function 

From buttoning a shirt to lifting a pan, hand and arm mobility is essential for independence. Our occupational therapists provide: 

This work is especially vital for residents with arthritis, tremors, or neurological impairments, allowing them to regain control, precision, and function.

Home and Environmental Modifications

Creating Safer, More Accessible Living Spaces

OTs at each of Acts’ 28 campuses provide expert consultation on home safety and environmental modifications, tailored to the unique needs of each resident. Geriatric occupational therapy evaluations may include: 

The objective is to create age-friendly spaces that support autonomy and reduce injury risk, both within our communities and in residents’ transitional settings.

Through targeted, individualized care, Acts’ occupational therapy services help seniors retain their roles, routines, and identities — empowering them to thrive in mind and body.

Geriatric Occupational Therapy Near You

Acts’ communities integrate OT services directly into their continuum of care. Residents don’t need to travel to outpatient centers — they receive personalized, compassionate support in familiar settings, with therapy programs that evolve alongside their needs. These exceptional services are also available to non-residents who are looking for direct admittance.

You can find all our convenient locations here.

Occupational therapy at Acts isn’t just about recovery — it’s about rediscovering independence.