At Work: Theory to Practice with Occupational Therapist, Samia

Meet Samia, an Occupational Therapist, as she supports a 93-year-old woman with a visual impairment following a fall that led to her hospital admission. Determined to return home, the patient faces challenges with mobility and completing everyday tasks safely and independently. In this episode of At Work, Samia explains how occupational therapists assess a patient’s functional abilities, home environment, and individual needs to promote independence. Through tailored interventions, adaptive techniques, and practical solutions, she helps the patient regain confidence, improve mobility, and safely carry out daily living activities within her own home. This case study highlights the vital role occupational therapists play in rehabilitation and reablement, demonstrating how personalised care, problem-solving, and a focus on independence can support older adults to live safely and with dignity in their own environment.