Cognitive Testing
Occupational therapists also test cognition. When a baseline of cognition is known, predicting falls can be easier. Lo (2014), states incorporating executive function training can also help patients reduce falls. Executive function testing is when patient works on their memory training three times a week. Using visual and auditory tasks to recall numbers, letters and shapes helped stimulate the brain. This stimulation appears to help one’s cognitive abilities. With the increased cognition, many times patients are more apt to remember what needs to be done to be safe.
Preventing falls
Waldron et al. (2012), states that 1 out of 2 patients fall in elderly homes. Waldron et al. (2012), believe these increase in falls is due to cognitive impairment, incontinence issues, comorbidities and when patients are taking more …show more content…
(2013), having increased awareness and commitment to falls prevention can help keep our elderly safe. Ensuring each patient receives a thorough evaluation, will help get the physical therapy needs met for all patients. Part of home evaluations include watching the patient get on an off the bed, and on and off the toilet. These assessments help decide how much help one will receive in the home. Viera et al (2013), besides assessing mobility other areas need to be assessed. Some of these are how well the patient can see, if they have any bowel or bladder incontinence, multiple medications, home safety and cleanliness, and lighting. Any deficits in these areas should be dealt with if possible. Getting the home clutter picked up and better lighting can help prevent falls. Many times, home physical therapy happens 3-4 times per week for about an hour. When the therapist leaves they normally leave instructing for exercises for the patient to do between visits. Home health patients are certified for 90 days. After the ninety days are up extensions can be made if the patient is still working on
Occupational therapists also test cognition. When a baseline of cognition is known, predicting falls can be easier. Lo (2014), states incorporating executive function training can also help patients reduce falls. Executive function testing is when patient works on their memory training three times a week. Using visual and auditory tasks to recall numbers, letters and shapes helped stimulate the brain. This stimulation appears to help one’s cognitive abilities. With the increased cognition, many times patients are more apt to remember what needs to be done to be safe.
Preventing falls
Waldron et al. (2012), states that 1 out of 2 patients fall in elderly homes. Waldron et al. (2012), believe these increase in falls is due to cognitive impairment, incontinence issues, comorbidities and when patients are taking more …show more content…
(2013), having increased awareness and commitment to falls prevention can help keep our elderly safe. Ensuring each patient receives a thorough evaluation, will help get the physical therapy needs met for all patients. Part of home evaluations include watching the patient get on an off the bed, and on and off the toilet. These assessments help decide how much help one will receive in the home. Viera et al (2013), besides assessing mobility other areas need to be assessed. Some of these are how well the patient can see, if they have any bowel or bladder incontinence, multiple medications, home safety and cleanliness, and lighting. Any deficits in these areas should be dealt with if possible. Getting the home clutter picked up and better lighting can help prevent falls. Many times, home physical therapy happens 3-4 times per week for about an hour. When the therapist leaves they normally leave instructing for exercises for the patient to do between visits. Home health patients are certified for 90 days. After the ninety days are up extensions can be made if the patient is still working on