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