Occupational therapy equips individuals with the necessary physical and mental tools to enhance overall independence in pursuing daily activities that are essential for living a meaningful and purposeful life.

“Occupational therapy enables people of all ages to participate in daily living. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants focus on the things you want and need to do in your daily life. Occupational therapy intervention uses everyday life activities (occupations) to promote health, well-being, and your ability to participate in the important activities in your life.”

Reference

The American Occupational Therapy Association. (2025). What is occupational therapy? AOTA. https://www.aota.org/about/what-is-ot

“The aim of occupational therapy is to help people live their lives more independently. For example, occupational therapists can help people who have limited use of their hand or arm due to a physical illness. But they also provide support if psychological problems make it hard to manage in daily life. Occupational therapy may involve various exercises or activities, advice and suggestions to help you change certain things in daily life – while keeping in mind what's important for you. It can be useful for people of any age.”

Reference

Informed Health. (2024). In brief: What is occupational therapy? National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK561515/