Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Presentations Related to Productive Aging (*presented by a PASIS standing committee member)
Institute 001 | 12:00-6:30 PM (6.5 hours)
Keeping it FUNctional: Vestibular Rehabilitation & Balance Therapy
Speakers:
- Primary: Christopher Taylor
- Additional: Karissa Senterfitt, Reyna Conklin, & Madison Cherry
Institute 006 | 12:00-6:30 PM (6.5 hours)
CarFit Technician Training + Event Coordinator Training
Speakers:
- Primary: Kayla Riegel
- Additional: Laura M. Caron-Parker, Sara Story, Megan Edwards Collins, & Kandy Salter
SIS & CoP Networking Reception | 7:30-9:00 PM (1.5 hours)
Come say hi at the Special Interest Sections & Communities of Practice Networking Reception! Learn about the many SIS groups and CoPs at AOTA.
Other Presentations by PASIS Standing Committee Members
Institute 002 | 12:00-6:30 PM (6.5 hours)
Generative AI Immersive Lab Experience: Clinic, Academia, & Administration
Speakers:
- Primary: Pooja A. Patel
- Additional: Sagar Pandya & Sean Brim
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Presentations Related to Productive Aging (*presented by a PASIS standing committee member)
Short Course 102 | 8:00-9:00 AM (1 hour)
Building Community: The Benefits of OT for Social Inclusion in Independent Living Facilities
Primary Speaker: Victoria Loudermilk
Workshop 101 | 8:00-11:00 AM (3 hours)
Parkinson’s Disease: OT intervention strategies across stages
Primary Speaker: Katrina Long
Short Course 116 | 9:30-10:30 AM (1 hour)
OT as a Quality Champion: Remaining Relevant in Value-based care
Primary Speaker: Erin Johnson
CAR 103A | 9:30-10:00 AM (30min)
Advancing Healthy Lifestyle behaviors & Value through Lifestyle DEPER-based Intervention for older adults
Primary Speaker: Suyeong Bae
CAR 103B | 10:00-10:30 AM (30min)
Beyond cognition: A multifactorial analysis to barriers of participation in strategy training for older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Primary Speaker: Avital S. Isenberg
Short Course 130 | 4:00-5:00 PM (1 hour)
Up-to-date evidence in dementia care rooted in rights-based fieldwork
Primary Speaker: Melanie Evangelista
Short Course 147 | 4:00-5:00 PM (1 hour)
Expanding the OT Horizon: Wellness, Aging in Place & Innovation
Primary Speaker: Linda Riccio
Poster 2-3005 | 4:00-6:00 PM (2 hours)
Esports Empowerment: Combating Senior Isolation & Digital Inequity through video gaming
Primary Speaker: Sarah Anderson
Other Presentations by PASIS Standing Committee Members
Short Course 139 | 4:00-5:00 PM (1 hour)
Cultivating Community Over Compliance: Reimagining the OT Student Orientation that Emphasizes Belonging, Not Barriers
Primary Speaker: Kyle O’Brien
Friday, April 24, 2026
Presentations Related to Productive Aging (*presented by a PASIS standing committee member)
Poster Session 3 | 9:00-11:00 AM (2 hours)
3-116: Aging Behind the Wheel: A Community-Based Faculty-Led Level I Fieldwork Experience for OTD Students | Presenter: Cherie Blackwell
3-3001: Older Adults & Smart Home Technology: The Prevalence & Lived Experiences of Training: A Mixed-Methods Study | Presenter: Laura Graves Wheeler
3-3005: B.E.S.T. 4 A.L.L.: Balance, Exercise, Strengthening, Training for Aging & Long-Living for Community-Dwelling Older Adults | Presenter: Amber B. Armstead
Poster Session 4 | 12:45-2:45 PM (2 hours)
4-2005: Mitigating Loneliness in People Aging With Long-Term Physical Disabilities: The Importance of Social Activity, Depression, & Fatigue | Presenter: Szu-Wei Chen
4-3002: Faith, Family, Service, & Tradition: Exploring Leisure as a Pathway to Well-Being Among Caribbean American Older Adults | Presenter: Nardia Aldridge
4-3004: Assistive Technology to Promote Aging in Place: Barriers to Adoption & Possible Solutions | Presenter: Valierose Bulosan
4-3005: Factors Associated With Self-Determination Among Taiwanese Older Adults | Presenter: Ying-Chia Kao
4-4011: Technology Headsets for Dual-Task Activities in Aging Neurological Populations: A Systematic Review | Presenter: Tingkai Qi
Poster Session 5 | 3:00-5:00 PM (2 hours)
5-503: Bloom Galveston: Centered on Enhanced Mental Wellness & Quality of Life for Aging Adults With IDD | Presenter: Emma Mericle
5-3004: Empowering Aging in Place: Application of Occupationally Embedded Otago Exercise Program With Community-Dwelling Older Adults | Presenter: Davie Nicolas
PASIS Open House | 3:30-4:30 PM (1 hour)
Stop by to learn about PASIS or share your interest in participating in our work!
Other Presentations by PASIS Standing Committee Members
Poster Session 3 | 9:00-11:00 AM (2 hours)
3-114: Multisite study of Teaching & Learning Occupational Adaptation Theory | Presenter: Linda Struckmeyer
Short Course 221 | 10:00-11:00 AM (1 hour)
From Clinic to Classroom: Navigating the Leap into Academia
Additional Speaker: Pooja A. Patel
Poster Session 4 | 12:45-2:45 PM (2 hours)
4-114: Perceptions of Intraprofessional Collaboration in OT and OTA Education: Insights from a National Survey | Presenter: Chia-Wei Fan
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Presentations Related to Productive Aging (*presented by a PASIS standing committee member)
Workshop 301 | 8:00-11:00 AM (3 hours)
Bridging the Gap: Using Implementation Science to Enhance Uptake of Fall Prevention Programs
Primary Speaker: Margaret Gulledge
Workshop 306 | 8:00-11:00 AM (3 hours)
Embracing the Pause: OT’s Role in Supporting Clients Through Perimenopause, Menopause, & Beyond
Primary Speaker: Mandi Ogaard
Workshop 310 | 8:00-11:00 AM (3 hours)
Screens, Scores, & Solutions: Unlocking Functional Cognition in Adult Rehabilitation
Primary Speaker: Camille Magsombol
Poster Session 6 | 9:00-11:00 AM (2 hours)
6-104: Enhancing Student Skills Through CarFit Service Learning & Community Engagement | Presenters: Mackenzie Feldhacker & Allison Naber
6-909: Use of Artificial Intelligence for Retrospective Memory Support & Cognitive Engagement in People With Dementia: A Bibliometric Analysis | Presenters: Ashley Vasquez-Arbelaez et al.
6-2002: Experiences of Transitioning Relatives With Dementia to Long-Term Care | Presenters: Tracey Bao Nguyen et al.
4-3002: Advancing OT Leadership in Aging in Place Through Collaborative, Client-Centered, Evidence-Informed Practice | Presenters: Tripta Velamoor et al.
Poster Session 7 | 2:00-4:00 PM (2 hours)
7-127: Empower Telehealth Program: Promoting Health Management & Well-Being in Older Adults While Preparing the Future OT Workforce | Presenter: Marcia Anne Hamilton
7-802: Assessing the Performance of ChatGPT-4o in Evaluating the Safety of Home Environment for Older Adults | Presenters: Luming Yang et al.
7-3001: Scaling OT Impact: A Tech-Enabled Model for Aging in Place That Reduces Falls & Hospital Visits & Improves Quality of Life | Presenters: Brandy Archie & Rachel Forrest
7-3003: Path Analysis of Characteristics Influencing Dementia Screening Among Older Adults Ages 65 & Older in South Korea | Presenters: Jiwon Hong et al.
Other Presentations by PASIS Standing Committee Members
Poster Session 6 | 9:00-11:00 AM (2 hours)
6-904: Utilizing Mobile Health Technologies in Behavioral Change: A Scoping Review of Applications | Presenter: Chia-Wei Fan