Occupational therapy at home may benefit people with dementia and their carers

Multiple occupational therapy sessions, provided in a person with dementia ' s own home, improve their ability to carry out daily activities, compared with usual care. Improvements are also seen in behavioural and psychological symptoms and their quality of life. In addition, carers report feeling less distress, and a better quality of life.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news