Occupational Therapy

At Hitz our Occupational Therapist individualize each residents program. Occupational Therapy targets improving resident’s ability to manage every day activity. Occupational Therapy maximizes a resident’s ability to complete simple ADL’s such as dressing, bathing, toileting and self-feeding. Occupational Therapy also targets higher activities of daily living including laundry, shopping in community and cooking skills to ensure a quicker recovery time. Our Occupational therapist work closely with nursing, dietary, families and resident to ensure a quick and safe recovery. Things to Look For:

• Difficulty Dressing
• Difficulty Grasping Objects
• Poor Sitting Posture
• Sliding or Leaning in Chair
• Urinary Incontenence
• Pain
• Decreased Participation in Hobbies

Our Therapy Focuses On:

• Strength and stamina with heavy emphasis on personal safety and fall prevention
• Transferring body weight in a safe manner from one location to another including getting up, sitting down and transferring from wheelchair safely.
• Understanding limits and helping your loved one understand what they can and cannot do alone
• Routinely monitor and test to make sure your loved one will be safe should they decide to return home

If you or a loved one has been recently hospitalized or you feel you may benefit from Occupational Therapy, contact our director