After completing an Occupational Therapy degree at Coventry University, I spent 20 years in clinical practice. While initially specialising in working with individuals with an acquired or traumatic brain injury, the majority of my clinical career has been in physical health working with older adults in acute, rehabilitation, intermediate care and community settings. Having completed my PhD in Gerontology, I joined York St John University in 2015 with the aim to share some of my knowledge and experience and to inspire future generations of occupational therapists. My interests lie in the pedagogical aspects of teaching and learning, ageism and the occupational engagement of older adults.