Your occupational therapist will survey your home environment to ensure that you are able to move around properly without risk of injury or falling. In some cases, they may recommend making alterations to your home with adaptive equipment, such as:
Occupational therapists use a variety of techniques and training methods to help seniors live independently for as long as possible. These techniques may include exercise, training / education, rehabilitation, and more. Whether you are having issues getting around your home, getting dressed, bathing, or using the restroom, occupational therapists can help. In addition, occupational therapists help teach patients to do daily tasks safely according to each patients' abilities. In some cases, an in-home occupational therapist may use fun everyday activities like puzzles, games, or arts and crafts to help seniors sharpen fine motor skills and keep their brain sharp