What are the functional implications of homelessness?
Answer
Many homeless families and consumers report the need for improved living skills. They often have many concerns such as maintaining housing, paying rent, managing a low budget, completing IADLs, lack of having meaningful occupation, etc. Occupational therapists can help these individuals work on their living skills to increase their ADL/IADL, increase their social interactive skills and help them to manage individual and community responsibilities.
Christine Helfrich, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Christine Helfrich, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA is an Associate Professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy at American International College. She has worked clinically and developed student fieldwork programs throughout the spectrum of mental health settings. Her research focuses on understanding and meeting the needs of those least likely to receive occupational therapy services. Her work has defined the role of occupational therapy with survivors of domestic violence and people who have experienced homelessness as she seeks to include the voice of clients in all aspects of research, teaching, service, and fieldwork development. The interdependence of practice, research, and education is apparent in her work and focus on social learning and occupational justice.
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