Now let's talk about Pierre and Marie. Pierre is 89 years old and Marie is 87. Pierre has been diagnosed with dementia. Their children have great concerns about how their parents are going to remain safely living at home, and they wonder how they're going to manage when Pierre's condition deteriorates.
Again, an occupational therapist can work with Pierre and Marie, recommend environmental adaptions, and provide memory aids and strategies to help them with important ADLs such as taking their medications. These interventions have the potential to postpone entry into residential care, with savings up to $48,000 per person per year.