It is the mission of the Gerontology SIS to support occupational therapists who serve the needs of older adults across the state of North Carolina as they seek knowledge and professional development. Through organized opportunities to learn, share, teach, network, and collaborate with colleagues, practitioners become equipped to positively influence the quality of life of their clients.
Overview
This section of the NCOTA website is dedicated to links and resources for OT practitioners who serve older adults.
Occupational therapists who work with older adults are employed in a variety of settings, but the challenges that we face and the joys that we experience with our clients are often similar. This Special interest section provides a forum for networking and contacting other therapists who work with older adults throughout a continuum of care. Together we can brainstorm and problem-solve ways to enhance the services that we provide and strengthen our roles as leaders within the occupational therapy profession and within our facilities and treatment environments.
As your Gerontology Special Interest Section Chair for North Carolina, I am interested in your comments and in meeting your needs. Please provide me with feedback! If you would be interested in serving on the Gerontology Special Interest Section Planning Committee or in writing newsletter articles about topics relevant to practice with older adults, please contact me. I can be reached at allison_darwin@med.unc.edu
