NOW OFFERING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY!

An occupational therapist assists people in becoming as independent as possible, both inside and outside the home, through meaningful everyday life activities. 

They achieve these goals by performing a thorough evaluation of the person's medical conditions, functional limitations both physically and cognitively, environmental factors and other challenges. They then conduct an individualized plan of care that addresses specific areas of difficulties, to help the person fully participate in their roles at home & in the community. 

For example: Jane had a stroke that left her with moderate left-sided weakness, walking & balance difficulties. Maggie - her Occupational Therapist - provided Jane with different interventions throughout her course of recovery. In the early phase, Maggie taught Jane how to bathe, toilet and get dressed one-handed. She also taught Jane's family how to transfer her safely in and out of the shower. Maggie prescribed a shower chair to keep Jane safe in the shower. Three months later, Maggie provided Jane with interventions to help her get back to gardening, such as: fine motor activities, grasping and releasing, carrying and getting on and off the floor. Ten months later, Jane returned to light-duty at her job. Maggie assisted her with typing on a computer and provided ergonomics suggestions for Jane's work station. Throughout Jane's recovery process, Maggie consistently provided her with education on lifestyle changes to prevent another stroke and strategies to help her cope with her depression post-stroke.