Occupational Therapy Services
Transforming Lives. Building Independence.
Why see an OT?
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Desiring to remain in your home as you continue to age
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Wanting to learn how to prevent falls in your home or community, or having recent falls
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Wanting to improve strength and balance to make daily tasks easier
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Noticing a loved one or spouse is having a cognitive decline
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Receiving a new medical diagnosis
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Having difficulty with accessing your current home
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Having difficulty with everyday tasks (i.e. showering, managing appointments, grocery shopping, preparing meals, etc)
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Wanting recommendations on receiving caregiving support in the home
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Needing recommendations on a wheelchair or scooter
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Wanting to learn how to access online Medical Portals, email, cell phone, or tablet.
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A billable service to Medicare when provided by an occupational therapist.
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The OT provides a thorough assessment of a client's home to determine potential safety hazards and offers solutions to address the concerns.
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Example 1: The home's address numbers are not easily visible from the street. This makes it difficult for emergency services to locate the home efficiently in-case of an emergency.
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Solution: Increase the visibility of house numbers.
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Example 2: The glass shower door makes it difficult for a caregiver to assist the client with showering.
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Solution: Replace the glass door with a shower curtain to allow for easier access and add appropriate shower seat for the client.
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Example 3: There are two steps to enter from the garage with no railings.
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Solution: OT recommends railing options to add to each side of the steps to reduce fall risk.
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These assessments and solutions can greatly increase a client's ability to safely remain in their home as they age.
Home Safety Assessments
OT's provide client-centered treatments with managing the following diagnoses:
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Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease
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Stroke
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Parkinson's Disease
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ALS
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Macular Degeneration
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Low Vison
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Amputations
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Hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries
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COPD
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Covid-19 Debility
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Diabetes
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Congestive Heart Failure