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What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession focused on assisting individuals engaging in meaningful activities, regaining the skills and ultimately increasing their independence to accomplish day to day occupational and promote overall physical and mental well being. 

 

At Wellbeing Mobile Care, our occupational therapy (OT) team specialises in geriatric medicine, physical rehabilitation, and community care. We offer high-quality OT services through home visits, catering to the Perth metro area for the comfort and convenience of individuals. 


OT Services Cover

  1. Functional Assessment 

  2. Home modifications

  3. Dementia care

  4. Equipment prescription 

  5. Wheelchair prescription together with seating assessment


Functional Assessment

 

Our occupational therapist assesses individuals' current functional levels post physical injury or mental illness, identifying areas requiring support. Following assessment, our OT develops personalised treatment plans or training to help individuals achieve their goals and enhance overall functioning. 

 

OT Perth mobile for functional assessment

The assessment encompasses the following areas. 

 

  • Personal care 

  • Home management such as meal preparation

  • Community management tasks such as transport 

  • Engagement in work and leisure activities 


Home/Environment Assessment 

 

Our occupational therapist conducts home assessment, which aims to enhance an individual's safety and independence within their residence.

 

Key areas including in the assessment:

 

Mobile Occupational Therapy Perth for senior living assessment
  • Entry 

  • Living room 

  • Bathroom/ toilet 

  • Bedroom 

  • Kitchen

 

Our goals include offering advice on minor home modifications (e.g., handrails, ramps, step extensions, or stair lifts), providing recommendations and education on home safety to prevent falls, evaluating bathroom equipment needs, and assessing overall wheelchair accessibility within the home.


Dementia Care

 

At Wellbeing Mobile Care, our occupational therapist specialises in administering cognitive assessments and crafting tailored treatment/training plans for individuals dealing with cognitive impairment.


Our process involves identifying the current cognitive state and identifying areas of concern. We then develop cognitive training programs to optimise functioning, recommend compensatory strategies for day to day occupations, and provide carer education on Dementia and other relevant areas.


Adaptive Equipment

 

Our occupational therapy service assesses and recommends appropriate equipment for home environment such as the bathroom, bedroom, or living room, based on the individual’s level of functioning.


Commonly prescribed equipment include shower chair, over toilet frame, recliner, and bed rails. We also offer education and follow-up visits to ensure proper use of the recommended equipment. 


Wheelchair prescription

 

wheelchair prescription from mobile OT Perth

Our occupational therapist begins with a comprehensive seating review, evaluating impairment, function, existing equipment, and anticipated activity needs.

Clients receive education about the purpose and necessity of recommended products. Following this, our OT collaborates with suppliers for trials, assessing performance and comfort.


If funding permits, the product is ordered, and the OT conducts a fitting session once the delivery is complete.

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