Occupational Therapy for The Elderly
We work with older adults and the elderly to improve and maintain safety, independence and the ability to continue living at home
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR THE ELDERLY
Promoting Independence and Well-Being
We work with individuals engaged with My Aged Care Support At Home with goals to remain living in their own home safely, and to maintain independence both in the home and out in the community. We provide assessment in home and community environments and provide recommendations for equipment, home modifications and task-specific training.
OT for The Elderly
Our Occupational Therapy team can assist with the following for individuals in receipt of My Aged Care Support At Home Funding:
- Home Modifications – This includes recommendations for handrails, ramps, lighting, doorway and entrance widening, plumbing modifications such as quarter turn taps and handheld shower heads and other major modifications including complex bathroom modifications.
- Equipment – This includes recommendations for low and high-cost equipment including wheelchairs, mobility scooters, electric lift recliner chairs, mechanical hi lo beds, kitchen aids, shower aids, toilet aids, dressing aids and other mobility aids.
- Task-Specific Training – This includes training and education on different and safer ways to complete daily tasks despite the individuals health conditions and impairments.
- SWEP Applications – This includes completion of SWEP applications for equipment and home modifications.
- GEAT2GO – This includes completion of GEAT2GO applications for equipment.
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Types of Plan Changes: NDIS Review, Reassessment or Variation
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NDIS News Analysis | Cas Health Occupational Therapy | Updated 8 October 2026 NDIS Cuts 2026: “This bill will cost lives” NDIS funding cuts are rolling out across affected plans. Extra care at home is not automatic, and the high support needs safeguard has limits. For families already providing unpaid support, who fills the gap? […]
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Dementia Care at Home
Aged care occupational therapy · Dementia Dementia Care at Home As an occupational therapist, I often see families trying to manage situations that used to be simple but are becoming increasingly difficult. Showering may turn into an argument. Getting dressed may take much longer. A walking aid that was previously used safely may suddenly become […]
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