Juniper has an in-house team of expert aged care Occupational Therapists that can support you with falls prevention, health aids and equipment, home modifications to maintain safety and independence, and cognitive screenings.
Our Juniper aged care Occupational Therapists can assess your home environment and recommend changes based on your needs, so that your environment is optimised for you to carry on with your daily activities safely.
Our expert Allied Health team of Occupational Therapists can advise and assist with putting strategies in place to reduce any falls or near misses that you may have experienced.
We can help you choose the best seating option for your posture, comfort and body shape but also to optimise pressure care, so you don’t develop pressure injuries.
Our Juniper aged care Occupational Therapists can assist with home modifications to make access and moving around safer and easier, as well as recommend certain equipment to make your life easier and safer.
Benefits of an Occupational Therapist for Home Care
There are many benefits to seeing an aged care Occupational Therapist. Juniper’s team of in-house OTs, working alongside other Allied Health professionals including Juniper physiotherapists and podiatrists, as well as nurses and support workers, support older people in their home and community in many ways, including:
Enabling customers to live in their homes for longer by helping them be independent and stay safe;
Completing cognitive screenings;
Providing advice on pressure care management;
Assisting with falls preventions strategies and falls risk mitigation;
Prescribing equipment such as daily aids and wheelchairs;
Home modifications (minor or major) to maintain safety and allow clients to carry out a variety of tasks independently.
How do you know if you will benefit from seeing an Occupational Therapist?
From promoting independence to improving quality of life, some of the key benefits from seeing an aged care Occupational Therapist include:
- Falls prevention
- Cognitive support
- Pain management
- Improved mobility and function
- Personalised assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs)
- Social engagement (from improving physical and cognitive functioning)
- Better mental health
- Safer living environment
If you think you could benefit from one or any of the above, your Juniper Customer Care Lead will work with you to create a Care Plan so you receive the right services to achieve your goals.
Perhaps you want to be able to catch the bus to get to your favourite activity but the step onto the bus is too daunting? Our physiotherapist can work on strength and balance, our occupational therapist can help find the right aids and our podiatrist can recommend on which footwear would be best to provide you with support and stability whilst you are out.
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