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This capstone project, "Aging at Home," explores the role of occupational therapy (OT) in facilitating aging-in-place. Motivated by the challenges a 95-year-old family member faces, the project aimed to equip aging adults with OT resources to support their desire to remain in their homes. The project was conducted primarily at the Lexington Senior Center and involved two key phases: Leadership through Inquisition and Program Development and Education. The first phase included meetings, workshops, and experiences with senior living organizations to understand the needs and concerns of aging adults. The second phase focused on developing and delivering the "Aging at Home" workshop, attended by 26 participants who learned about aging-in-place principles and received various resources. Key findings highlighted the importance of holistic care and the need for more services to support aging adults. The capstone underscored that occupational therapy is ideally suited to implement aging-in-place, emphasizing core values like honesty, integrity, and trust. Lastly, this capstone demonstrates that aging adults desire comprehensive, person-focused care, and OT practitioners are well-equipped to meet this need by addressing both physical and psychosocial aspects of aging.

Graduation Date

1-1-2024

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Degree Type

Open Access Capstone

Document Type

Poster

Site Mentor

Kristy Stambaugh

Aging at Home

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