05/03/2008
Fort Worth Branch Reaches Out to Texas Communities

 

Licensed Therapies

Many ResCare HomeCare branches offer a comprehensive range of quality clinical services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and medical social services.

Physical Therapy

Our staff provides services with a focus on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunction as well as enhancement of physical health and functional abilities.  Plans of care may include:

• Mobility training to develop functional and safe mobility skills
• Therapeutic exercise to increase strength, range of motion, and endurance
• Balance facilitation to address safety and fall prevention
• Modalities to address pain management
• Home exercise programs and home safety evaluations

Occupational Therapy

Our staff helps patients develop skills needed to remain in their own homes and communities as well as the ability to engage in everyday activities. Plans of care may include:

• Activities of Daily Living training (eating, grooming, dressing, etc.)
• Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (management of personal or household affairs, etc.)
• Therapeutic activities to increase range of motion, coordination, and endurance
• Sensory integration
• Facilitation of oral motor shills

Speech – Language Pathology

ResCare HomeCare staff members provide treatment to enable patients to communicate effectively and to improve oral motor skills to ensure safe swallowing.  Plans of care may include:

• Communication – Auditory comprehension, expression, writing/reading skills, and speech intelligibility
• Cognition – Memory and executive functioning
• Swallowing – Diagnosis and treatment of swallowing problems and diet progression

Medical Social Services

ResCare HomeCare provides social services for our patients including but not limited to:

• Psychosocial support strategies and techniques for independent living
• Family counseling
• Community contact, education, and resource information

ResCare HomeCare's clinicians are trained and licensed in accordance with state rules and regulations, undergo criminal background checks, have provided satisfactory references prior to employment, and are fully insured.

Depending upon your needs and your doctor’s order(s), ResCare HomeCare can provide licensed therapies on a regularly scheduled or an as-needed basis. Visit minimums vary by location. Licensed therapies may not be available at all branches and in all areas. Contact the branch office nearest you for more information about clinical services available in your area.