The occupational therapy program includes training to improve self-care and activities of daily living. Family and the health-care team are taught how they can assist in the rehabilitation process. Speech therapists work with patients who have communication problems following strokes or various brain injuries. They help patients improve by practicing identification of familiar objects, talking on the telephone, following directions and writing names. Home health care aides work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or therapist to provide services related to the patient's personal care.
Aides are available to help with bathing, meals, exercise and ambulation.
Specific light household services, essential to health care at home, must also be approved. Social workers also assist patients with referral and utilization of appropriate community resources. If you are unsure of your eligibility for home health care, need further information on requesting services, or just want advice, call or complete our on-line questionnaire . When you or someone you love needs loving competent care . . .