Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy, often referred to as O.T., involves interventions to increase a patient's independence and maximize function through remedial and compensatory strategies. An AmeriCare Occupational Therapist will evaluate a patients level of independence, cognition, and safety. The ultimate goal of occupational therapy is to enable patients to live safety and independently at home.

Occupational Therapists generally work with client's in the who have one or more of the following diagnoses:

Arthritis
Low Vision Problems

Depression
Upper Extremity Surgery
Generalized Weakness
COPD/Chronic Lung Diseases
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Lymphedema
Unsteady Gait/Vestibular irregularities
Physical Dysfunction

Here are some of the services an AmeriCare Occupational Therapist can provide:

Post Op Joint Surgery

Gait & Balance Training
Stroke Rehabilitation
Lymphedema Therapy
Home Modification Assistance
Alzheimer's Disease Management
Upper Extremity/Hand Rehabilitation
Neuromuscular Disease
Cognitive Rehabilitation
ADL Training
Home Safety Evaluation
Energy Conservation Techniques
Transfer Training
Fall Risk Assessment
Anodyne for Pain Management
Adaptive Equipment

AmeriCare Home Health Occupational Therapy services are covered 100% by Medicare for patients who qualify for home health care. We also accept TriCare, VA and some private insurances.

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