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1Elizabeth Marfeo, PhD, MPH, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor and Director, Health and Productive Aging Lab, Department of Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, Medford, MA; Elizabeth.marfeo@tufts.edu.
Abstract:
The U.S. population is aging at an unprecedented rate, creating both opportunities and challenges for the overall health of the nation. Occupational therapy practitioners can inform important health policies by developing an understanding of the basis for relevant laws and programs and how occupational therapy principles relate to policy goals. This column discusses the Older Americans Act of 1965 (reauthorized as the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) and describes ways in which the objectives of this legislation align with the principles and practice of occupational therapy. Recommendations are provided for how the field of occupational therapy can enhance current policy development and debate, thus leading to expanded opportunities for the profession.
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