Occupational Therapy

Step-by-step retraining in activities of daily living — bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding — using adaptive techniques that maximize independence while respecting physical limitations.

A thorough evaluation of the home environment to identify fall hazards, recommend grab bars, improve lighting, and suggest layout changes that make daily navigation safer.

Instruction on using assistive devices — long-handled reachers, sock aids, shower chairs, and adaptive utensils — so patients can perform tasks they might otherwise need help with.

Exercises and activities to restore hand strength, dexterity, and coordination — critical for writing, buttoning clothing, opening containers, and managing medications.

Strategies to manage cognitive challenges affecting daily routines — including sequencing tasks, using checklists, establishing routines, and compensating for memory deficits.

Techniques to manage fatigue by prioritizing tasks, simplifying work methods, and pacing activities throughout the day — particularly valuable for patients with chronic illness or post-surgical fatigue.

Custom splint fabrication and positioning guidance to protect healing joints, prevent contractures, and support proper alignment during rest and activity.

Training family members and caregivers on safe transfer techniques, cueing strategies, and how to support the patient's independence rather than doing tasks for them.