Addressing the Lived Experience of Community Dwelling Older Adults with Dementia
February 21, 2023
Addressing the Lived Experience of Community Dwelling Older Adults with Dementia
By Alita Borkar, MA, OTR/L, CPAM & Savanna M. Ivill Grife, MS, OTR/L
The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 55 million people currently live with dementia and 10 million cases are diagnosed every year. Depending on their stage on the Global Deterioration Scale, individuals with dementia may have difficulty socializing, communicating, and performing instrumental or activities of daily living. At all stages, occupational therapists are in a prime position to address these impairments and maximize individuals’ daily function and quality of life.
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