Occupational Therapy: Improving Senior`s Quality of Life

Occupational therapy, which is sometimes confused with physical therapy, is a distinct therapeutic discipline with its own distinct purpose; it aims for the individual’s recovery. Occupational therapy assists older persons in doing certain functional activities that are critical to their lifestyles.

Many home health agencies provide occupational therapy because it can improve the lives of seniors and many other populations. The benefits of OT are numerous and varied, including:

• Preventing falls
  Aside from home healthcare, occupational therapists are well-suited to assist seniors in facilitating preventive measures to help them avoid slips and falls while remaining active.
• Overcoming obstacles in performing daily tasks
  Occupational therapy supports elders by assisting them in overcoming the difficulties they have when conducting ordinary everyday tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, and doing the laundry.
• Enhancing emotional well-being
  Occupational therapists offer positive emotional support to patients to help them see past their dysfunctions and focus on what they can do.
• Improving physical health
  Occupational therapy allows seniors to stay active and regain a sense of self-confidence and independence by assisting them in resuming their favorite life activities.
• Assisting caregivers
  Occupational therapists relieve the responsibilities of family caregivers by allowing elders to live more active, independent lives.

Our occupational therapists at Cristos Health Care Services Inc. work individually with seniors to create customized rehab plans that overcome their functional challenges.

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We encourage you to contact our home health agency in Texas with any questions you might have. Our team of professionals is always available to help.