Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ~Francis of Assisi
Occupational Therapy Resources
Occupational Therapy (OT) enables people to live life to its fullest, through facilitating them to engage in those everyday activities that they enjoy. At Joseph Pest Occupational Therapy Services we provide community based therapy to help guide you along your path to recovery. Understanding what has happened, and what rehabilitation options are available can help provide answers and to allow you to begin your rehabilitation journey.
Managing Chronic Pain
More than 130 million Americans suffer from chronic or frequently occurring pain. Chronic pain creates both physical and psychological problems that affect whether a person can engage in meaningful activities each day. Pain can decrease a person’s strength, coordination, and independence in addition to causing stress that may lead to depression.
Learn more about managing chronic pain.
Home Modifications and Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy provides clients with the tools to optimize their home environments relative to individual abilities and promote full participation in daily life activities. As the population of older adults continues to grow, home modifications are a key factor in enabling individuals to “age in place,” or live in the place or home of choice. An AARP study found that more than 80% of people older than age 50 want to age in their own homes.
Learn more about home modifications and occupation therapy.
Fall Prevention
Many falls can be prevented. By making some changes, you can lower your chances of falling.
Learn more about fall prevention.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when someone’s head is severely hit or shaken, or when an object goes into the brain. Brain injuries range from mild to severe. People with TBI may have changes to their personality, trouble with memory, confusion, or poor judgment. They may be tired, depressed, or anxious. The changes to the brain after TBI can affect people’s ability to do daily activities (occupations). It may also affect their roles, such as employee, spouse, parent, and friend. Although TBI can affect how a person functions, many people with TBI learn to live valued and productive lives.
Learn more about traumatic brain injury.
Occupational Therapy and Community Reintegration of Persons with Brain Injury
Brain injuries can affect motor, sensory, cognitive, and behavioral functioning. A person who has sustained a brain injury may find it challenging to return to work or school, or engage in many of the other activities that he or she enjoyed prior to the injury. Individuals may also have decreased balance and coordination, memory impairments, difficulty organizing and sequencing activities, and making decisions. Visual and auditory functions can also be affected by a brain injury. In addition, after a brain injury, many people experience a decrease in their frustration tolerance and an increase in impulsive behaviors.
Learn more about occupational therapy and community reintegration.
The Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP)
Millions of people suffer from persistent pain due to injury or illness. Whether addressed in relation to personal, societal or health care costs, persistent pain remains one of the most expensive health problems facing the North American population. Although many people with pain conditions will show complete or partial recovery, many will become permanently disabled.
Learn more about PGAP.
Assistive Devices Program
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care runs the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to help people who have long-term physical disabilities get needed equipment and supplies. In most cases ADP pays 75 per cent of an approved price.
Learn more about Assistive Devices Program.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.