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:
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.