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What is Occupational Therapy?
The occupational therapist is the expert in improving an individual's ability to perform basic and more advanced daily activities. The professionals utilize comprehensive evaluation strategies to assess limitations in daily activities and then utilize treatment techniques including assistive equipment to meet the goals of each patient.
The treatment plan utilizes evidence-based strategies to return the patient to function effectively in their home and community. Each patient is provided opportunities to improve function and taught strategies to compensate for limitations. Therapeutic interventions include:
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Education and re-training of daily living skills such as:
- Dressing
- Bathing
- Eating
- Transferring skills
- Household tasks
- Operating appliances and equipment
- Safety management
- Cognitive retraining
- Medication management
- Writing skills
- Managing finances
- Strengthening
- ROM exercice
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Therapeutic Adaptations such as:
- Assistive Device Recommendation
- Compensatory Strategies
- Orientation & Cognitive Integration
- Positioning Devices
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Home Safety Assessment
- Home safety assessments are conducted prior to an individual's discharge from Hillcrest Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. The individual, family and Occupational Therapist will evaluate and determine specific needs and recommendations to ensure a successful return home.
Lymphedema Management
- Our comprehensive management program includes manual lymphedema mamassage, extremity wrapping, referral and instruction on compressive garments, home exercise programs, skin protection education, and other therapies as needed. We stress the educational aspect of edema management because we feel that this enables the patient to take control of their health and condition.
Driver's Education Screening
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