Occupational Therapy: In-Home Assessment Program for Seniors

As people age, their need for help performing daily tasks in their homes may increase. With more than 75 years of combined clinical experience, our occupational therapists at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services are very skilled at determining how an aging person’s physical, emotional, and cognitive skills influence his or her ability to perform everyday activities in various environments.

Reasons for In-Home Care and Assessment

The most frequently cited reasons for seniors needing to leave their homes as they grow older include:

Falling or fear of falling
Problems with bathroom use
Bathing and dressing difficulties
Forgetting to take medications
Memory problems
Wandering
Disruption of daily routine
Safety concerns
Poor nutrition
Feeling overwhelmed

If you or your loved ones are experiencing one or more of these concerns, the UPMC Centers for Rehab Services In-Home Assessment Program can assist you.

Home Care Program Features

As part of the In-Home Assessment Program, our skilled occupational therapists can:

Conduct a home accessibility and safety assessment
Address client and caregiver concerns on-site
Identify safety risk factors that limit daily activities
Suggest ways to increase client independence
Make recommendations for equipment to improve safety
Suggest ways to reduce dependency on the caregiver for daily activities
Assist with mobility concerns

Benefits of In-Home Assessment

There are many benefits to participating in this assessment, including the opportunity to:

Continue living at home safely
Decrease caregiver stress
Promote activity levels to improve quality of life in the home and community
Safely participate in meaningful daily routines

Contact UPMC Centers for Rehab Services

In order to participate in this assessment, you must obtain a prescription from your physician. The In-Home Assessment Program is covered under most insurance plans. For more information about this program, contact UPMC Centers for Rehab Services at 412-673-6660, ext. 222.