“Above & Beyond Senior Services provides consultation and support for older adults and their families who want a way of life that is less demanding, and allows for enhanced personal freedom.”
EVALUATIONS
- Assist in exploring lifestyle options that will meet the needs and capabilities of the senior
- Make living at home less burdensome
- Assist the senior and family with recommendations for needs related to moving
- Coordinate with family and/or medical support staff to meet client needs
- Coordinate complex community resources & support networks
Above & Beyond Senior Services is well qualified to conduct cognitive, physical, and safety assessments, responsive to the aging process.
All evaluations are completed by licensed physical and occupational therapists.
HOME ASSESSMENT SERVICES
Home Safety Assessment May Include:
- Environmental assessment for safety
- Ease of movement in all living areas
- Analysis of activities of daily living
- Energy conserving layouts
- Recommendations for adaptive equipment and home modification
- Furniture re-arrangement
- Assist to “de-clutter” living areas
Falls & Balance Assessment:
- Complete standardized balance assessments
- Recommendations for adaptive equipment and environmental modification
- Recommendations for exercise or further therapy
Cognitive Assessment:
- Complete a series of standardized cognitive assessments
- Recommendations for safety around the home, medication and financial management
- Driving recommendations
- Implement compensatory strategies
- Recommendations for level of supervision or services
“In the middle of
every difficulty
lies opportunity.”
~Albert Einstein
THERAPY SERVICES
- Physical therapy treatments
- Occupational therapy treatments
- Ongoing strengthening and recovery once Medicare services have ended
- Balance maintenance for fall prevention through our STEPAbove Program:
- Adaptive equipment and mobility device training
- Fall prevention and home safety instruction
- Relocation support through guidance and recommendations
- Modification of daily activities to allow for continued participation in lifelong, meaningful hobbies and tasks
We provide on-going treatment focused on strength, balance, ambulation, safety, cognition, fall reduction & ADL independence.