Occupational Therapy
Regaining Independence in Everyday Life
When you or a loved one is facing physical, emotional, or cognitive challenges, knowing where to seek help can be difficult. Pilgrim Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation offers occupational therapy services at our facility.
Our caring and compassionate team of therapists has the experience and licenses to provide you and your loved ones with the skills and knowledge required to live a more fulfilling and independent life. We follow a holistic approach and personalized plans to ensure you get the attention you need to achieve your health goals.
What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is a treatment plan designed to allow our patients to enjoy a more fulfilling and independent lifestyle. Through therapeutic intervention and strategies, we help patients perform everyday activities, often referred to as occupations, including eating, drinking, dressing, bathing, and work and leisure-related activities.
It is also used to maintain and aid cognitive functions. Occupational therapy is highly adaptive, allowing us to personalize a treatment specifically for patients working through mental health challenges, cognitive conditions, and chronic diseases.
What Does Occupational Therapy Do?
We use a variety of strategies to screen, evaluate, and create a custom occupational therapy treatment plan that is right for you or your loved one. Our holistic approach offers personalized care that addresses physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. The benefits of occupational therapy include:
- Improve daily living: Identifying strengths and limitations and using effective techniques to help patients live a more independent lifestyle
- Enhance motor skills: Improving coordination, strength, and dexterity through fine and gross motor skill work
- Address emotional well-being: Building emotional resilience and coping mechanisms
- Boost cognitive function: Supporting patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other cognitive issues
Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy
While both therapies focus on helping patients improve their quality of life through medical intervention, they are different types of therapy. Physical therapy is typically meant to improve the strength, flexibility, mobility, and function of a part of the body following injury or surgery through a variety of physical exercises.
While occupational therapy follows some of the same processes, the goal is not only to improve the patient’s physical well-being but also their emotional and mental health.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Occupational Therapy
What is the difference between occupational and physical therapy?
Physical therapy focuses on strength, flexibility, and mobility. Occupational therapy helps patients relearn everyday tasks and also supports emotional and cognitive well-being.
Who can benefit from occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy helps patients working through physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges, including those living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
What daily skills does occupational therapy help with?
It helps with everyday activities such as eating, dressing, bathing, and grooming, along with fine and gross motor skills and cognitive function.
Does insurance cover occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy is often covered when it is medically necessary. Patients over 65 on Medicare typically qualify, and our team can help you understand your plan.
Why Families Choose Us
We are one of the area’s most trusted rehabilitation and skilled nursing providers. Our occupational therapists take the time to evaluate each patient properly and build a personalized care plan that delivers the very best results. Our integrated services give patients the skills, education, and insight they need to live their best life.
Come see for yourself
Our discharge rate is higher than the national average. And our beautiful, comfortable surroundings make guests feel right at home. Come see what makes Pilgrim Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation so special.