Rural Project Examples: Occupational therapy

CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place—Advancing Better Living for Elders)

Updated/reviewed July 2025

• Need: To help older adults age in place.
• Intervention: For four to five months, CAPABLE participants receive home visits from a registered nurse, occupational therapist, and home repair services.
• Results: There are currently 38 CAPABLE sites across the country, 19 of which are located in rural communities.