Empowering Independence: How Pemi-Baker’s Occupational Therapists Help Patients Thrive at Home.

As April comes to a close, Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health proudly joins the nation in observing National Occupational Therapy Month, highlighting the essential contributions of Occupational Therapists (OTs) in enhancing patients’ independence and quality of life within their homes.

Occupational Therapy is a cornerstone of home health care, focusing on empowering individuals to perform daily activities safely and effectively. By integrating therapeutic practices into patients’ routines, OTs facilitate recovery and promote autonomy.

Services Provided by Occupational Therapists in Home Health:

Personalized Assessments: OTs evaluate patients’ functional abilities and limitations to create tailored intervention plans.
Adaptive Equipment Guidance: They recommend and train patients in using devices that aid daily tasks, enhancing safety and independence.
Daily Living Skills Training: OTs assist patients in mastering essential activities such as dressing, bathing, and meal preparation.
Home Safety Evaluations: They identify potential hazards in the home and suggest modifications to prevent accidents.
Cognitive Support: OTs implement strategies to improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, crucial for daily functioning.

Aubrey Engle, RN, Executive Director of Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health, emphasizes the significance of these services:

“Our Occupational Therapists play a pivotal role in our patients’ journeys toward regained independence. By addressing individual needs within the home setting, they ensure that each patient receives comprehensive, compassionate care.”

Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health remains committed to delivering exceptional Occupational Therapy services, striving to enhance the well-being of our community members. Thank you to Nicole Sullivan, OT, Dwayne Oothoudt, OT and Amanda Robinson, COTA/L for all that you do for our patients!

For more information about our Occupational Therapy services, please contact Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health at 603-536-2232 or visit our website at www.pbhha.org.

The Rewards of Being a Hospice Volunteer

While I was familiar with Hospice for many years, I only have been a hospice volunteer with Pemi Baker Hospice and Home Health (PBHHH) since October 2021. When I retired, I began searching for volunteer work that would allow me to give back to my community. A newsletter from PBHHH arrived in my email announcing training for hospice volunteers. My family had experienced the need for hospice twice, once in Ohio and again in Florida. The relief my family and I felt when the hospice volunteers arrived was beyond measure. I want to bring the same kind of assistance to others. PBHHH given me that opportunity by providing professional training with knowledgeable nurses, doctors, social workers and other health care professionals. Their guidance has enabled me to meet the challenges of being s hospice volunteer, and I am very glad that I did it.