If your senior parent has had to spend time in the hospital after a fall or a medical emergency like a stroke or a heart attack they are probably going to need some rehab after their hospital stay. Physical therapy at home can help seniors regain their mobility, improve their flexibility, and get back up on their feet after a hospital stay.
Seniors can choose between in-home physical therapy or going to a physical therapist at a medical office. There are pros and cons to both choices, but for most seniors physical therapy at home is a much better choice.
Some of the benefits for seniors who choose physical therapy at home are:
No Transportation Hassle
Physical Therapy Ashland OH – The Benefits Of Rehab At Home For SeniorsOne of the biggest benefits of physical therapy at home for seniors is that seniors and their family members won’t have to try and figure out transportation. Seniors won’t be able to drive themselves to an appointment. Rideshare service can be spotty and may make seniors late for their appointments. And many rideshare drivers don’t have vehicles that can accommodate seniors, especially seniors with limited mobility or who need to use devices like walkers or crutches. And taxis aren’t available in all areas. Community transportation for seniors can be hard to arrange and expensive. Having physical therapy at home is a much better option for many seniors who are aging at home.
More Convenient For Seniors And Families
In addition to the transportation issue, there’s also the issue of getting seniors to a medical facility. For seniors who are just out of the hospital walking across a parking lot and through a medical facility can be a lot. And family members often need to take an entire day off of work to help seniors get showered and dressed and ready for their appointment, then take them to the appointment and wait for them to finish, then take them home again and get them settled. It’s much more convenient for seniors and their family members when physical therapy is at home.
No Distractions
Therapy facilities can be like gyms. They are often loud, crowded, and full of distractions that make it difficult for seniors to focus on the exercises they need to do. It can also be difficult for seniors to hear their physical therapist when they are being given instructions on what exercises they need to do. Physical therapy at home has no distractions.
One On One Attention And Focus Provided by Physical Therapy at Home
When a physical therapist comes to your senior parent’s home they will be getting that physical therapist’s undivided attention. All of their focus will be on helping your senior loved one. That means your senior parent will be getting a higher level of care and more personalized instruction. That will help them recover more quickly and get a better result. Your senior loved one will be back up on their feet and recovered from their injury or medical event in no time if they are getting physical therapy at home.
If you are considering hiring Physical Therapy Services in Ashland OH, call the caring staff at Central Star Home Health at (419) 610-2161. Providing services for families in Mansfield, Lexington, Bellville, Crestline, Galion, Shelby, Ashland, Ontario, Bucyrus, Mt. Vernon, Marion, Willard, and the surrounding areas.
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