A Word On Home Safety

I often assess patients who have had a history of

repeated falls. By placing the patient on a scheduled self

 feeding, bowel and bladder program, certain issues such

 as incontinence and blood sugar issues that contribute to

 falls are immediately addressed.

Our home safety program teaches patients

compensatory skills to meet the challenges of a chaotic

environment.

Studies show that 90% of falls occur during an ADL

(Activity of Daily Living Skill) since life does not occur

in a vacuum, patients must acquire the proper skills to

function safely during normal tasks.

The Ideal patient environment is clear pathways but

that is not always the case. By dissecting each

component of a task to find the patients weakness

and work on precursor activities or exercise, our 

therapists can teach patients new skills and build core

strength. 

Instructing patients in proper body mechanics to

maneuver over and around objects and in tight areas

safely or to compensate for balance issues during ADL

or transfers is key to challenge the patients skills

and safely increase independence during functional

mobility training.

"Our primary goal is to make sure patients are safe at

 home while performing their ADL Skills."

- Monique Burrage OTR.