Occupational Therapy helps older adults who have difficulty performing everyday personal and household activities because of illness, injury, surgery, hospitalization, or changes in physical functioning. A person may seek this service when activities such as dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, using household items, or moving through the home become difficult to manage independently. For individuals receiving home health care in Maryland, occupational therapy can address these challenges within the actual home environment where daily activities take place.
How It Works
Therapy sessions may focus on helping the individual manage everyday activities through practical exercises, techniques, and task-based support, including:
- Training with dressing, bathing, grooming, and other daily activities
- Techniques for completing tasks with physical limitations
- Upper-extremity exercises and functional activities
- Instruction in appropriate adaptive equipment
- Practice with personal and household routines
- Strategies for performing everyday activities more independently
What to Expect
Occupational Therapy is commonly delivered through scheduled home visits, allowing the therapist to work with the individual within their usual surroundings. The therapist focuses on activities that relate to the person’s current functional needs and observes how they manage those tasks. Treatment activities, techniques, and recommendations may be adjusted as the individual’s abilities and daily care needs change.
Understand Your Care Options
Contact us to discuss the home health care support you or your family member may need. Our team can provide clear information about available services and help you understand the next steps for care at home.