Clinical Simulations

Frank is an 80-year-old with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia who recently experienced a cerebral infarction and a progressive increase in falls. Frank was briefly hospitalized in an acute care setting prior to being discharged home to the independent senior living facility where he lives. You are the occupational therapist working for a mobile outpatient agency who is assigned to complete Frank's evaluation.

Ed is a 78-year-old who experienced a stroke five months ago and was discharged home approximately two weeks ago. He previously received occupational therapy services in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, followed by subacute rehabilitation. Ed, his wife Yvonne, and an occupational therapist are involved in this simulation. You are the occupational therapist completing this home-based evaluation.