BaptistCare at home - Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy

Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Our physiotherapists and occupational therapists work with you to help you achieve your personal well-being and lifestyle goals.

These goals are developed according to your needs, wishes and abilities.

At BaptistCare, we know everyone’s needs are different. We are committed to providing our services using a wellness and reablement approach.

Wellness and reablement means we want to assist you to live the life you want, by supporting you to remain as independent as possible.

One way we can provide our services using a wellness and reablement approach is to offer Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assessment and intervention.

Our experience shows that these services can empower, encourage and support you to remain safe and independent, and can contribute to an improved quality of life.

Our Occupational Therapy services include: y Home safety assessment – making sure your home is safe y Minor and major home modifications e.g. grab rail installation, external ramp installation y The recommendation of aids and equipment to assist you in your independence y Individual falls prevention education y Cognitive assessment and re-training if you

Our Physiotherapy services include: y General strengthening and endurance training y Mobility, balance and gait training y Walking aid recommendation y Pain management y Rehabilitation for neurological, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory conditions y Individual falls prevention education

are experiencing memory problems y Pressure care management y Wheelchair, seating and scooter assessments y Re-training and task modification to improve

If you are an existing customer, please speak with your local office or Care Facilitator.

independence in your daily life e.g. getting out

New enquiries, please contact us on 1300 275 227

and about, household tasks and leisure

or email ask@baptistcare.org.au