Control measures taken to avoid slips, trips and falls.
5 key components to physical ability: strength, balance, endurance, flexibility and posture are assessed and compared with normative data to determine what exercises you need to do to progress in your goals of optimal aging, fall prevention and independence.
Check out these additional funding sources for Home modifications.
Part 2 of Funding a Home Modification shares additional government resources that may be available to assist in needed repairs and changes to your home.
Most people know they will need to make some changes to their homes if they lose some of ability to get around due to aging or an injury, but they aren’t sure what changes are most important for their circumstances. Specialized occupational and physical therapists (OTs and PTs) are a valuable resource to perform a home assessment. They are trained to look at both the home and the physical abilities of the people using it. This provides acomprehensive approach that will address the specific needs of a person in their home.
Adult Functional Independence Test is for people over the age of 50 and it quickly assess their function, identifies deficits and provides corrective exercises. Take charge now so you will always be able to do what you want to do and feel great doing it. The AFIT is a noninvasive and pain free screen that consists of a one-on-one assessment with an AFIT Certified physical or occupational therapist.
Falling is NOT an inevitable part of aging. Follow these quick tips to reduce your fall risk.
By Janet Ceraldi, OTR/L, CEAC Are you considering getting a shower chair or a bath bench? Let us look at some issues to consider. Do you have a walk in […]
As we age, going up and down stairs can become more difficult and lead to falls and injuries. Arthritis, surgeries, strokes and chronic illness can make doing things we used to do with ease a challenge. This video will discuss some steps to improve stair safety. Additionally, we will provide a technique to make using stairs a little easier, particularly if you have a side that is weaker, injured or more painful to use.
…and give yourself some peace of mind This holiday season we are looking for gift ideas. In some ways buying for seniors can be even more challenging. Here is a […]