Falls Prevention Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy can help identify environmental, functional and equipment-related factors that increase your risk of falling. At Home Independence provides home-based occupational therapy assessments and falls prevention strategies across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive assessment of you and the falls risks within your home and local community.
- Discussion with you on potential strategies and equipment to reduce your risk of falls.
- Report writing and sourcing of quotes for your funding body.
- Liaison with or engagement of other health professionals such as your GP or a physiotherapist.
- Implementation of strategies within your home, including education.
Examples of common falls prevention strategies:
- Non-slip mats.
- Personal alarms.
- Environmental changes such as lighting, flooring surfaces, etc.
- Education on general falls prevention strategies.
- Other adaptive aids and home modifications.