Catherine Joyce

Catherine Joyce, OTR/L, BCG

Adjunct

School

School of Occupational Therapy

Department

School of Occupational Therapy

About

Catherine "Katie" Joyce studied at the University of New Hampshire and has dedicated her career to working with adult and elderly populations. For 13 years, she worked full-time in skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and memory care units, including five years as a therapy program manager.

Since 2013, Katie has served as a senior staff Occupational Therapist in the Inpatient Rehab Department at Elliot Hospital, where she was promoted to Clinical Specialist in 2024. She is Board Certified in Gerontology through the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Katie’s professional mission is to specialize in geriatrics and share her expertise and passion for providing therapy to elderly populations while advancing the quality of Occupational Therapy care for geriatric patients.

Education

  • BS, Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire, with a minor in Gerontology
  • Board Certification in Gerontology presented by the American Occupational Therapy Association, 2024
  • Positive Approach to Care Certified Independent Trainer, 2025

Research Interests

  • dementia care
  • aging in place
  • delirium prevention
  • falls prevention

Education

  • BS, Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire, with a minor in Gerontology
  • Board Certification in Gerontology presented by the American Occupational Therapy Association, 2024
  • Positive Approach to Care Certified Independent Trainer, 2025

Research Interests

  • dementia care
  • aging in place
  • delirium prevention
  • falls prevention