Sleep as Occupation: How Occupational Therapists effectively address sleep in Older Adults
Tracks
Advocacy and promotion of occupational therapy (General)
Healthy ageing and positive ageing (Older Persons)
Home-based aged care and community care (Older Persons)
Innovation and role-emerging practice (Knowledge Translation)
Mental health and wellbeing (General)
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| 10:40 AM - 11:05 AM |
| Great Hall 4 |
Speaker
Lauren Hennessy
Occupational Therapist
Holstep Health
Sleep as Occupation: How Occupational Therapists effectively address sleep in Older Adults
Biography
Lauren has experience across the breadth of aged care, including assessment, education, and leadership. She has training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia and supports older adults to address chronic sleep issues, enabling re-engagement in meaningful daily activities and highlighting the value of occupational therapy in older adult practice.