April is a perfect time to educate and inform people about the benefits of working with caregivers who hold occupational therapy jobs since it is Occupational Therapy Month, states a column printed in The Treasure Coast Palm.
Occupational therapy helps expand the independence of patients who are suffering from an illness, have experienced an injury or are feeling the effects of the aging process. Circumstances requiring occupational therapy include Alzheimer's disease, hip fractures and replacements, physical injuries, strokes and decreased mobility.
An occupational therapist works with patients to devise solutions that ease the tugs of normal daily routines that might be too difficult due to restrictions caused by health issues. The objective is to preserve or improve the independence of the patient while undergoing the occupational therapy program.
People who work with occupational therapists range in age from young to old and include those who need to improve skills they would typically use on a daily basis.
Occupational therapists typically hold a Master's Degree and are obliged by all U.S. states to be licensed to perform their work, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics.