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Skilled Occupational Therapy Where Life Actually Happens

Personalized Occupational Therapy in the Comfort of Your Home

​Occupational therapy is about helping you participate in the activities that make up your everyday life. Sometimes an injury, illness, neurological condition, disability, or change in physical or cognitive abilities makes everyday activities more difficult.

 

That's where skilled occupational therapy can help.

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Our occupational therapy services are provided in the home, allowing therapy to focus on the activities, routines, and environments that are most meaningful to you.

 

Rather than simply practicing skills in a clinic, we work with you in the environment where those skills actually need to be used.

What is Occupational Therapy? 

Occupational therapy helps people improve their ability to participate in the everyday activities they need, want, or are expected to do.These activities are your occupations.

 

They may include:

  • Getting dressed

  • Bathing

  • Grooming

  • Preparing meals

  • Managing medications

  • Moving safely around your home

  • Returning to work

  • Participating in hobbies

  • Managing household responsibilities

  • Using technology

  • Driving-related skills

  • Participating in the community

  • Spending time with family and friends

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Our focus is not simply on a diagnosis.We focus on how your condition is affecting your ability to live your life.

Who Can Benefit from OT?

​Occupational therapy may benefit individuals experiencing changes in function related to:

  • Parkinson's disease

  • Stroke

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Neurological conditions

  • Brain injury

  • Orthopedic conditions

  • Arthritis

  • Balance difficulties

  • Weakness

  • Reduced coordination

  • Cognitive changes

  • Vision or visual-perceptual changes

  • Sensory changes

  • Aging-related functional changes

  • Other conditions affecting daily activities

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You don't need to have a specific diagnosis to ask whether OT may be appropriate. The more important question is:

"Is there something I want or need to do that has become difficult?"

Why Home-Based Occupational Therapy?

Your home is where many of your daily activities happen. It is also where we can see the real challenges you may encounter.​ Instead of trying to recreate your home environment in a clinic, we can work directly with:

  • Your bathroom

  • Your bedroom

  • Your kitchen

  • Your living spaces

  • Your household equipment

  • Your existing routines

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For example:

  • If getting dressed is difficult, we work with your actual clothing & routine.

  • If your bathroom feels unsafe, we can look at your actual bathroom setup.

  • If preparing meals has become challenging, we can work in your actual kitchen.

 

This makes therapy practical, personalized, and directly connected to everyday life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a diagnosis to receive OT?

Occupational therapy is generally provided when there is an identified functional need that can benefit from skilled OT intervention. During the evaluation, we determine whether occupational therapy is appropriate for your needs.

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Do I have to be unable to perform an activity to benefit from OT?

No. You may be able to complete an activity but experience:

  • Difficulty

  • Fatigue

  • Safety concerns

  • Increased time

  • Pain

  • Inefficiency

  • Increased caregiver assistance

OT can address these barriers when skilled intervention is appropriate.

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Will I have to perform all of my daily activities during the evaluation?

No, the evaluation is individualized to your needs. Your therapist will determine which activities are appropriate to observe or practice based on your goals, needs, safety, and environment.

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Can OT help with exercise and strengthening?

Yes. Therapeutic exercise and strengthening may be incorporated when they are appropriate to the individual's needs and directly support functional goals. If your primary goal is general fitness, strength, endurance, or physical activity rather than treatment of a functional limitation, our Wellness Program may be a better fit.

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Can OT help with Parkinson's disease?

Yes! OT can address many of the functional challenges associated with Parkinson's disease, including:

  • Dressing

  • Fine motor skills

  • Transfers

  • Functional mobility

  • Home safety

  • Cognitive strategies

  • Medication routines

  • Fatigue management

  • Adaptive equipment

  • Daily routines

  • Participation in meaningful activities

Treatment is individualized to the person's functional needs and goals.

Can OT help with fall prevention?

Absolutely! Occupational therapy can address functional factors that may contribute to fall risk, including:

  • Home safety

  • Transfers

  • Functional mobility

  • Balance during daily activities

  • Environmental barriers

  • Equipment needs

  • Visual-perceptual factors

  • Safety strategies

The goal is to help you participate in everyday activities as safely and independently as possible.

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Can my caregiver participate?

Yes, it is encouraged! Caregiver education and training can be an important part of occupational therapy when appropriate. Your therapist may teach caregivers how to:

  • Provide appropriate assistance

  • Use adaptive equipment

  • Modify the environment

  • Provide effective cues

  • Support independence

  • Improve safety

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Is home-based OT the same as home health?

Not necessarily. "Home-based" simply describes where therapy takes place. Occupational therapy may be provided in a person's home through different service models depending on the individual's circumstances, provider, and payer. We will discuss the appropriate service and payment options for your situation before beginning care.

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