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Wellness Programing Through Social Participation For Seniors

Mental Health, Socialization, Geriatric Population, Occupational Therapy, Leisure, Social Participation, Wellness
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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (3 ratings)
253 students
31min of on-demand video
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Understand the impact mental illness has on older adults
Identify the barriers to addressing mental health concerns in the older adult population
Identify the benefits of social participation has on overall wellness
Describe the role occupational therapy plays in addressing older adults' mental health

Requirements

  • No experience needed. You will learn everything in the course.

Description

This course represents the dissemination phase of my occupational therapy doctoral capstone project. I completed my capstone at an adult day center, focusing on wellness programming to enhance the quality of life in the older adult population. This course is designed to educate participants on the impact of mental illness in older adults, the role of social participation in addressing mental health challenges, and how occupational therapy can promote mental well-being in this population. It highlights the significant toll that a lack of socialization can have on older adults, particularly in relation to their mental, emotional, and physical health. As part of my capstone experience, I developed wellness initiatives tailored to the needs of older adults in community settings. These initiatives included educational handouts for care providers to use in the home environment, group activities aimed at increasing social engagement among adult day center members, and a comprehensive guide on how to establish an occupational therapy department in a community-based setting. Through this work, I aimed to demonstrate the importance of occupational therapy in fostering meaningful social participation and supporting the holistic well-being of older adults across a variety of environments: in the home, at the day center, and in the community.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is intended for those with an interest in mental health advocacy specifically in the geriatric population.

Instructor

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At the time of this course publication, I am third-year entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. I completed by capstone experience at an adult day center, focusing on wellness programming to enhance the quality of life in the older adult population through social participation.

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