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Aging In Place

A conscious decision to independently stay in the home and community of your choice for as long as you choose with the comforts that are important to you. Aging in place includes having services, care and needed support in the residence as well. These needs may change over time and as you age.

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OT For Aging In Place

As the U.S. population continues to age, older Americans want to live independently and stay in their own homes, whether it's their lifelong home, a senior community condo, independent living apartment or the guest room in a family-member's house.

Research shows people who are able to age in place experience positive outcomes, including strong ties to their families and communities, less cognitive decline and memory loss, less social isolation and greater independence.

Occupational therapists conduct a comprehensive assessment to help people modify their lifestyles and home environments to better manage healthcare needs and social services to successfully live on their own for longer.

ADLs

Through the use of strength training, transfer training, skills retraining and adaptive equipment, our occupational therapy services at High Thrive Therapy help clients regain the ability to perform activities of daily living after illness or injury. ADLs include:

bathing/showering
dressing
grooming
oral care
toileting
eating

IADLs

We help clients relearn instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs,) which are more complex and are oriented towards a client’s ability to interact with and function in the home environment. Our occupational therapists are trained to modify a client's surroundings and present customized interventions to help with:

meal preparation
pet care
using stairs
medication management
financial management
housework
shopping & errand management
emergency preparation/response

Fall Prevention

Falls are the leading cause of injury and accidental death in adults over the age of 65. Clutter and other tripping hazards, poor balance, muscle weakness, dehydration and distractions can all cause a person to stumble and fall.

Some people become so afraid of falling (or after an actual fall) that they stop doing activities they used to enjoy. An occupational therapy practitioner uses your daily activities as the basis of therapy to help ensure that you can safely do the things you want and need to do

Home Modification

Home modifications are adapted living spaces to meet the needs of individuals with physical limitations so they can continue living in their home as safely and independently as possible. We can help assess your living space and make suggestions that fit your lifestyle and budget. Some simple modifications are:

decluttering living spaces and passageways,
using grab bars in the bathroom and shower
using handrails on stairways
lighting hallways and stairwells
installing long-life LED bulbs
rearranging furniture for ease of use
removing area rugs
using assistive devices to aid in mobility

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