Faculty & Staff

Linda Levy
MA, OTR/L, FAOTA

Linda Levy, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association, and a Faculty Associate of the Geriatric Education Center of Pennsylvania. She received her basic professional training in occupational therapy and completed graduate studies in health systems planning and gerontology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her areas of clinical specialization include adult psychosocial dysfunction, geropsychiatry, and geriatric rehabilitation. In addition, she teaches in the areas of health care systems, group dynamics, and fall prevention to both professional entry level and advanced graduate occupational and physical therapy students. She was the first recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from the College of Allied Health Professions. She has published widely in the occupational therapy and rehabilitation literature and presented numerous workshops and seminars. She was one of sixteen nationally designated experts appointed to the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Panel on Screening for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' office of the Forum for Quality and Effectiveness in Health Care. Currently, she is a consultant to a multi-site study funded by the National Institute on Aging entitled Project REACH (Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health), as well as coordinator for Temple's Cultural Access Initiative, in collaboration with ARTREACH, Inc.

Publications

Burns, T. & Levy, L. (Feb. 2006). Neurocognitive practice essentials in dementia:
Cognitive-disabilities model reconsidered. OT Practice, CE1-8.

Levy, L. (2006). Psychosocial practice essentials in neurorehabilitation: Stress, coping, and adaptation. In G. Giles (Ed.), Core concepts in neurorehabilitation (pp. 91-122) . Bethesda, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Levy, L. (2005). Information processing, cognition, and memory. In N. Katz (Ed.), Cognition and occupation across the life span: Models for intervention in occupational therapy, (2ed. ed., pp. 305-327). Rockville, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Levy, L. (2005). Cognitive aging in perspective: Implications for occupational therapy practitioners. In N. Katz (Ed.), Cognition and occupation across the life span:
Models for intervention in occupational therapy, (2ed. ed., pp. 327-347). Rockville, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Levy, L. & Burns, T. (2005). Cognitive disabilities reconsidered: Rehabilitation of
older adults with dementias. In N. Katz (Ed.), Cognition and occupation across the life span: Models for intervention in occupational therapy, (2ed. ed., pp. 347-389). Rockville, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Corcoran, M., Gitlan, L., Levy, L., Eckhardt, S., Earland, T., Shaw, G., & Kearney, P.
(2002). An occupational therapy home-based intervention to address dementia-related problems identified by family caregivers. Alzheimer’s Care Quarterly, 3(1), 82-90.

Levy, L. (2001). Memory processing and older adults: What practitioners need to know.
OT Practice, 5, CE1-8

Levy, L. (1999). Information processing and dementia, Part II: Cognitive disability in perspective. OT Practice, 4(11), CE1-8.

Levy, L. (1999). Information processing and dementia, Part I. Memory: An overview for cognitive rehabilitative intervention. OT Practice, 4(9), CE1-8.

Levy, L. (1998). Cognitive disabilities model in rehabilitation of older adults with dementia. In N. Katz (Ed.), Cognition and occupation in rehabilitation: Cognitive models for intervention in occupational therapy (pp. 195-221). Bethesda, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Levy, L. (1998). Cognitive changes in later life: Rehabilitative implications. In N. Katz (Ed.), Cognition and occupation in rehabilitation: Cognitive models for intervention in occupational therapy (pp. 307-322). Bethesda, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Levy, L. (1998). Depression in the elderly: Recognizing and treating this public health concern. Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation, 7(11), 15-16.

Levy, L. (1997). Health and impairment in older adults; Biological factors; Cognitive
factors; Emotional factors; Social factors; and Cognitive intervention in disability. All designed as modules in Gerontology Practice in Occupational Therapy: A Self-Paced Clinical Curriculum for Practitioner Continuing Education (24 contact hours). Rockville, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Levy, L., with fellow members of the Clinical Practice Guidelines Panel. (1996). Recognition and initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: Clinical Practice Guideline No. 19. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. AHCPR Pub. No. 97-0702.

Levy, L. (1996). Health and impairment: The performance context. In K.O. Larson, R. Stevens-Ratchford, L. Pedretti, & J. Crabtree (Eds.), The role of occupational therapy with the elderly (ROTE)(2d ed., pp. 167-196), Rockville, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Levy, L. (1996). Adaptation and the aging adult. In K.O. Larson, R. Stevens-Ratchford, L. Pedretti, & J. Crabtree (Eds.), The role of occupational therapy with the elderly (ROTE)(2d ed., pp. 209-218), Rockville, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Levy, L. (1996). Cognition and the aging adult. In K.O. Larson, R. Stevens-Ratchford, L. Pedretti, & J. Crabtree (Eds.), The role of occupational therapy with the elderly (ROTE)(2d ed., pp. 197-208), Rockville, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Levy, L. (1996). Mental disorders in aging adults. In K.O. Larson, R. Stevens-Ratchford, L. Pedretti, & J. Crabtree (Eds.), The role of occupational therapy with the elderly (ROTE)(2d ed., pp. 219-227), Rockville, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Levy, L. (1996). Cognitive integration and cognitive components. In K.O. Larson, R. Stevens-Ratchford, L. Pedretti, & J. Crabtree (Eds.), The role of occupational therapy with the elderly (ROTE)(2d ed., pp. 569-592), Rockville, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Levy, L. (1996). Activity and social role retention: The practice of occupational therapy. In R. Cottrell (Ed.), Purposeful Activity: The Heritage and Future of Occupational Therapy (pp. 423-435). Rockville, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Presentations

Levy, L. (2005, October 7). Psychosocial practice essentials in rehabilitation: “Authentic” occupational therapy. Paper presented at the 28th Annual Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference. Valley Forge, PA.

Levy, L. (2005, May). Best practice with clients with Alzheimer’s disease. Paper presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Exposition. Long Beach, CA.

Levy, L. (2005, May). AOTASB Open Forum: Proposed core competencies for cognitive intervention specialty certification from the perspective of chair of the cognitive intervention specialty certification panel. Presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Exposition. Long Beach, CA.

Levy, L. (2003, May). Memory processing and the older adult: Enhancing cognitive function. RehabEducators Continuing Education. Fairlawn, Ohio.

Levy, L. (2002, June). Rehabilitation and dementia: State of the practice. RehabEducators Continuing Education. Fairlawn, Ohio.

Levy, L. (2002, June). Understanding, assessing, and enhancing cognitive function in older adults: An overview for rehabilitation practitioners. RehabEducators Continuing Education. Fairlawn, Ohio.

Corcoran, M., Levy, L., Earland, T., & Shaw, G. (2001, April). Going beyond dressing: Addressing dementia related problems identified by family caregivers. Paper presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Exposition. Philadelphia, PA.

Supervised students and participated in a number of media events associated with the department’s Cultural Access Initiative Project [radio interviews on WXTI (2 interviews) and WXPN; television documentary/coverage on UPN (Channel 19), and Fox News (Channel 29); news articles in City Paper and Temple Connection; and two feature articles in Advance for Occupational Therapy (national coverage)], 1999-2001

Levy, L. (1999, October 16). Cognition and Aging Processes: What Clinicians Need to Know. Paper presented at Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association’s 22nd Annual Conference: “Independence through Resilience”. Philadelphia, PA. (C.E. Certificates awarded)

Levy, L. (1999, July 12). Fall Proofing: What you Need to Know to Protect your Residents and Home-bound Consumers. Presented at American Society on Aging 1999 Summer Series “Intensive”. Philadelphia, PA. (C.E. Certificates awarded)

Levy, L. (1998, Nov. 13). Cognitive Rehabilitation: An Overview for Assessment and Treatment. Second National Geriatric Wellness and Rehabilitation Conference. Tampa, FL. (C.E. Certificates awarded)

Levy, L. (1998, Nov. 14). Dementia Management: Rehabilitation and Wellness. Second National Geriatric Wellness and Rehabilitation Conference. Tampa, FL. C.E. Certificates awarded)

Levy, L. (1998, July 30). Helping Caregivers Manage People with Dementia: An Environmental Perspective. Paper presented at American Society on Aging 1998 Summer Series “Intensive”. Philadelphia, PA. (C.E. Certificates awarded)

Levy, L. (1997, May 20). Fall Prevention for Community Dwelling Elders. Keynote Presentation at Star 65, District 5’s First Annual Preventive Health Workshop. District Health Center # 5, Philadelphia, PA.

Levy, L. (1996. May 6). Rehabilitation & Dementia, Part II: State of the Practice. Invited keynote presentation for Lehigh Carbon Community College's Gerontology Certificate Program’s annual “Master Clinician” lecture (encore). (C.E. Certificates awarded)