23/08/2026
☀️ When the temperature rises, occupation changes too.
We hear a lot about the health risks of extreme heat.
But what about the occupational impact?
Poor sleep. Increased fatigue. Reduced mobility. Changes to routines. Less time outdoors. Difficulty concentrating. Greater reliance on others. Reduced social participation.
For some of the people we work with, a heatwave doesn't just make life uncomfortable — it can change what they're able to do and how they do it.
It raises an interesting question for us as OTs:
🌡️ Should the impact of extreme temperatures be a more routine part of our occupational assessment and intervention planning?
What are you noticing in practice?