ParaMed Barrie - Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is a treatment that incorporates meaningful activity to promote participation in everyday life. At ParaMed, our Occupational Therapists work with seniors in different settings including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, adult day care centers and community senior centers, as well as in individuals homes. Many people do not understand how occupational therapy differs from physical therapy. The primary difference is that the Occupational Therapist assesses the patients ability to perform his daily occupations or activities and the physical therapist focuses on improving mobility. At ParaMed, our Occupational Therapists always begin with an evaluation to determine what difficulties a person might be having that interfere with independence. Here are just a few examples of ways that a ParaMed Occupational Therapist can help seniors with disabilities: Teach a person with arthritis to protect the joints and conserve energy Help a person with limited range-of-motion to do stretching exercises and use adaptive equipment such as a sponge with a long handle Train a person with an amputation to put a prosthesis on and off Help a person with low vision adapt the environment to avoid glare and increase color contrast Help a person with memory impairment organize and label draws and cabinets Further, we provide in home Occupational Therapy by assisting with strategies for daily activities as well as help with equipment which is very much needed to maintain independence. ParaMeds Occupational Therapy services include assistance with wheelchairs, walkers and bathroom equipment.

Call (705) 737-0187, or use the website.

Phone

(705) 737-0187

Website

https://www.paramed.com/services/specialized-care/occupational-therapy/