Family caregivers of older adults: Their stories and how occupational therapy helps

“I felt like my life was on hold.”

“You know, sometimes, I wish he could just be like he used to.” 

These quotes are from caregivers. Perhaps you have heard similar statements. As occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs), what can we do? How can we help?  

In this article we meet Julie, who is a primary caregiver for her father. We then consider the preceding questions by exploring the work of occupational therapy students who conducted interviews with caregivers much like Julie.