Occupational Therapy Program
Occupational therapists are a crucial and effective component of the home health agency team working alongside physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, home health aids, and social workers to provide strategies to help a patient manage daily activities while reducing their risk of injury or further decline in function. Preserving the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) is fundamental for older adults to live an independent life. Becoming dependent on others to complete daily activities is associated with more doctor visits and longer hospitalization. Occupational therapists can support older adults’ goals to age in place and live life as independently as possible by identifying and implementing effective interventions in the home. We offer programs that provide rehabilitation, work site assessments, and prevention ergonomic advice.
What are the Therapy benefits?
Basic ADLs include eating, dressing, using the restroom, and bathing. Instrumental activities of daily living include driving, meal preparation, and volunteering. When one experiences difficulty with basic or instrumental ADLs, occupational therapy can support the return to independent function with the following benefits!
- Improve Range of Motion & Strength Safely.
- Decrease Pain, While Building Strength.
- Improve Your Functional Abilities
- Get Adaptive Strategies & Equipment.
- Improve Visual Skills.
- Home Safety Assessments.
- Caregiver Training.