The Pinecone
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April 2013 • 5 •
In Memory of
ROBBIE JOINER
Kirby Pines Estates
&
Residents Association
Library Fund
Clyde & Joan Bohannon
General Fund
Rose Strange
The Entertainers Fund
LOUISE WOODWARD
Kirby Pines Estates
&
Residents Association
Library Fund
In Honor of
DR. CHARLES PARROTT
Charlotte Peterson
Hobby Shop Fund
Oak & Elm Garden Club
Hobby Shop Fund
JOHN JOHNSON
B.J. Ferrell
Hobby Shop Fund
Helen Magill
Hobby Shop Fund
BOB CAMBPELL
B.J. Ferrell
Hobby Shop Fund
Betty Phillips
Hobby Shop Fund
Gifts
THE HOBBY SHOP FUND
Elizabeth Jackson
Memorials,
Honorariums
&
Gifts
April
we are READY for you
We take care of your loved one. We take care of you.
• 15
Full Time CERTIFIED Therapists
•
Up to 3 hours a day, 5 days a week of
specialized rehabilitation
•
Weekend Treatments Available
• 85%
of our patients return directly home from
our Rehab Center
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapists and
occupational therapy assistants help
people across the lifespan participate
in the things they want and need to
do through the therapeutic use of
everyday activities. They also assist
patients with their activities of daily
living (ADLs), this includes bathing,
dressing,
toileting.
Occupational
Therapists also work on balance
and trunk control in additional to
common orthopedic injuries, including
arthritis in the hands and shoulders.
Other common occupational therapy
interventions include helping people
recovering from injury or surgery to
regain skills and providing supports for
older adults experiencing physical and
cognitive changes.
Often occupational therapy
services may include comprehensive
evaluations of the patient’s home and
other environments, recommendations
for adaptive equipment and training
in its use, and guidance and education
for family members and caregivers.
Occupational therapy practitioners
have a holistic perspective, in which the
focus is on adapting the environment to
fit the patient, and that the patient is an
integral part of the therapy team.
The Benefits of
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy has
extensive benefits both for elderly
persons who have suffered from a life
altering event, such as a fall or a stroke,
and for elderly people who have a
reasonably high quality of life.
Elderly people who have
occupational therapy after a life altering
event can regain a certain measure
of
independence.
Occupational
therapy can provide training in the
use of adaptive devices, such as
wheelchairs, walkers, and orthotics,
to elderly persons with limited
mobility. Occupational therapy also
provides support to elderly persons
suffering from depression and other
psychological conditions that impact
the daily life of the elderly person. The
main goal of occupational therapy is to
increase independence and better the
quality of life for people who partake
in occupational therapy.
Contacting
your
therapy
department is a great first step. Call
Jason Sparrow at 366-1819 for an
appointment with an occupational
therapist for a free rehabilitation
screen.
Resources:
&
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Jason Sparrow, OTD, OTR/L
Director of Rehab Care
Kirby Pines
is Occupational Therapy Month!
