Occupational Therapy focuses on the skills required to perform every day activities which may have become difficult due to age related changes, disease processes, or disability. Occupational Therapists teach personalized strategies to restore independence with activities of daily living such as bathing, cooking, dressing and more.
When Home O.T. may be applicable:
Difficulty dressing, grooming, toileting, or bathing
Memory and organization of thoughts are problematic
Re-education with basic life skills
Poor vision
Meal preparation and eating challenges
Poor balance with sitting, standing, or walking
Difficulty getting in and out of bathtub or shower
Difficulty getting in and out of a vehicle
Upper body pain or weakness
Poor safety awareness
Difficulty with medication management strategies
Stroke recovery
Arthritis
Neuropathy in hands
Need for adaptive equipment
Falls during Activities of Daily Living
New Prosthetic devices
Life Transitions