An occupational therapist (OT) helps individuals in activities of daily living (ADLS). ADLs include showering, toileting, dressing, and grooming tasks. They also assess and treat deficits in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) such as cooking, medication management, budgeting, and housekeeping. OTs are experts in recommending modifications to the home for increased independence and safety. They also assess and treat deficits in strength, coordination, and range of motion in muscles a