Home Health Occupational Therapy

Home-based occupational therapy for illness or injury

Occupational Therapy in the Comfort of Your Own Home

If you or a loved one has suffered from an illness or injury that’s left you with trouble performing daily tasks, we understand how challenging that may be. Our team of experts is here to help.

Goals of In-Home Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists (OTs) help you better perform daily tasks, routines and hobbies. We’ll work with you to overcome limitations and increase your independence at home and at work.

Your Home Health Occupational Therapy Care Plan

Depending on your needs and situation, your individualized plan may include:

Exercises to improve strength in your hands and upper body.
Fall risk prevention, including simple changes you can make to reduce your risk of falling by making suggestions for environmental modifications.
Recommendations for adaptive equipment that makes daily activities easier, including cooking, eating, dressing and bathing.
Visual impairment compensation strategies.
Caregiver training and tips for those with cognitive (thinking) difficulties.

Adaptive Therapies

Depending on your needs, our therapists offer a range of adaptive therapies, including:

Devices to assist with cooking, dressing or bathing
Proper fitting for cane or braces

Occupational Therapy Home Visits

What To Expect During the First Visit

During the first occupational therapy home visit, your OT will take a complete medical history. This includes asking questions about the recent events that prompted you to seek OT care. They’ll also observe your ability to perform certain common tasks.

Your OT will take all of this information and create a personalized care plan specific to your needs. They’ll review this care plan together with you and/or your caregivers to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Care plans typically include:

Areas that need addressed
Exercises to address your needs
Independent exercises you can practice between sessions
Safety awareness and training

Subsequent In-Home Occupational Therapy Visits

After the initial visit, your OT will visit you in your home as needed. Between visits, you should complete the independent exercises that your OT assigns, since these can help you increase your strength and achieve your goals more quickly.

The duration of your overall treatment depends on your ability to meet your goals and maximize your potential.

Candidates for Occupational Therapy

You may be a candidate for home-based occupational therapy if you have any of these medical conditions or situations:

Stroke
Neurological injury
Muscular injury
Fracture

Other debilitating condition that impacts your ability to perform daily tasks

For Referring Providers

We partner with primary care and other referring providers to offer your patients the specialty care they need.

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