Occupational therapy for older people

Occupational therapy for older people focuses on helping you continue to function independently in daily life and maintain activities that are important to you.

During an initial assessment, for example, we look at:

• how daily activities are carried out at home;
• how much energy activities cost and how this is distributed spread throughout the day be;
• independence in care, household chores en mobility;
• safety and practical facilities in the home environment;
• ways of carrying out activities more easily, more safely or with less strain.

Depending on your situation, our support may consist of advice, skills training, energy management, assistive devices, home adaptations or support in reorganising daily routines.

Occupational therapy for older people may be appropriate if you:

• notices that everyday activities are becoming more difficult;
• longer living independently at home wish to continue living;
• you have become unsteady when walking, moving or carrying out daily activities;
• gets tired more quickly or has less energy;
• experiences difficulty with plans, to remember or to keep track of;
• you have started to avoid activities for fear of falling or overexerting yourself;
• support sought following illness, hospitalisation or a change in health;
• if you want to gain more control over your daily schedule en independence.

An appointment with the occupational therapist begins with a discussion about your daily life and the activities that are important to you. We will discuss the challenges you face and what you would like to continue doing or start doing again.

We will then look together at how activities are carried out in practice. Sometimes we do this whilst you are going about your daily routine, or we observe how your home environment affects what you do. Based on this, we will look for solutions that suit your situation and wishes.

In any case, you can count on:

• focus on what matters to you in everyday life;
• practical advice that can be applied straight away;
• support aimed at independence and self-determination;
• support tailored to your abilities and pace;
• collaboration with other healthcare providers from Rondom where this adds value.

Would you like to find out more about registering, appointments or the course of a treatment programme? Then take a look at the page What can you expect during your visit to us? Or read our frequently asked questions.

As people get older, several factors often come into play at the same time. That is why our occupational therapists work alongside other care providers at Rondom where necessary.

Depending on your situation, this could, for example, be a physiotherapist, lifestyle coach, psychologist, podiatrist or another practitioner. Where appropriate, we also involve informal carers or loved ones. In this way, we work together to provide support that fits in with your daily life.

Occupational therapy is covered by basic health insurance. You are entitled to 10 hours of occupational therapy per calendar year. Do you have supplementary insurance? If so, you may be entitled to additional treatment hours on top of these 10 hours. This varies depending on your health insurer and policy. You should therefore always read your policy terms and conditions carefully or contact your health insurer. That way, you’ll know exactly how many treatment sessions are covered for you. View here our rates. Would you like to know more about reimbursements? If so, click here.

Would you like to know whether occupational therapy is suitable for your situation, or do you have any questions about the services we offer? We’d be happy to discuss this with you. Together, we’ll look at what support best meets your needs.

• Please contact us via: Telephone: 088-1180541 (Monday to Friday, 08.00–17.00) Email: info@rondomergotherapeuten.nl
• Or book an appointment straight away via our appointment scheduler.