Poster Session
Issue Date: July 2017
Published Online: July 01, 2017
Updated: April 30, 2020
Identifying Effective Strategies in Occupational Therapy to Support Persons With Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Caregivers
Beth Ann Walker, PhD, OTR; Jaye Allen; Megan A. Koch; Carolyn Sprehe; Kimberly T. Webber
Author Affiliations
  • University of Indianapolis
  • University of Indianapolis
  • University of Indianapolis
  • University of Indianapolis
  • University of Indianapolis
Article Information
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia / Neurologic Conditions / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   July 01, 2017
Identifying Effective Strategies in Occupational Therapy to Support Persons With Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Caregivers
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505144. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO6036
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505144. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO6036
Abstract

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This thematic synthesis revealed effective strategies found to improve the quality of life for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, reduce caregiver burden by implementing caregiver training, enhance functional performance through environmental modifications, and support engagement in occupations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Beth Ann Walker

Additional Authors and Speakers: Jaye Allen, Megan A. Koch, Carolyn Sprehe, Kimberly T. Webber