Mental wellbeing in over 65s: occupational therapy and physical activity interventions [PH16]

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2008)

NICE - N/A

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Evidence Categories

• Care setting: Family/Home Setting
• Care setting: Community setting
• Population group: Older adults
• Intervention: Occupational therapy and physical activity
• Outcome: social, emotional or mental wellbeing

Type of Evidence

Guidance

Overview

This guideline covers promoting mental wellbeing in people aged over 65. It focuses on practical support for everyday activities, based on occupational therapy principles and methods. This includes working with older people and their carers to agree what kind of support they need.

Recommendations

This guideline includes recommendations on:

• occupational therapy interventions
• physical activity
• walking schemes
• training