Staying active and independent at Independent Retirement Communities

Choosing an Independent Retirement Community in the Capital Region has different considerations. Typical factors to consider are location, pricing, amenities, but it is also important to consider the CULTURE of the Community.

Consider a Retirement Community with a dedicated Wellness Program that focuses on all aspect of your health including physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs. A wellness program working in coordination with Onsite Rehabilitation Services (Physical and Occupational Therapy) to help active adults remain safe, active and independent.

Advantages of residing at a Retirement Community with Onsite Rehabilitation Services

• Availability of Rehabilitation professionals dedicated to helping you remain independent throughout the year.

• No need to drive to an outside facility for Physical-Occupational Therapy appointments.

• Ongoing education, workshops provided by licensed therapists about a variety of wellness topics.

• Availability of therapists to assist you choosing the optimal wellness class.

• Learning proper exercises you can do on your own to maintain your independence.

• Work privately with therapists on individual functional goals to help you remain independent.

• Coordination of your care with your doctor.

• Quality 1:1 care provided by the same therapist.

• Ongoing home assessments for your safety.

• Open door policy to contact therapists regarding any questions, concerns you might have about your physical needs and overall mobility.

  SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS

Physical Therapy. This service helps residents recover from an injury, illness or surgery that impacts strength, ambulation, fall risk or that requires pain management. Injury prevention education and assessments also provided.

Occupational Therapy. This therapy helps residents to regain and maintain the ability to complete activities of daily living, such as dressing, writing or bathing. Our therapists also offer complementary home safety assessments.

Private Wellness Programs. This service helps patients who no longer qualify for restorative services, maintain strength and balance skills through individual or small group sessions.

“Select a community with the ability to adjust and continue to support you, as your needs change over time”. HPT

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