Many people think that they suffer from the incurable effects of “Old Age” and the challenges that accompany it. The truth is that many of the maladies associated with aging are not inevitable and can in fact be prevented or treated with proper attention to healthy living. Sometimes we can all use a little help. Aging well and maintaining a high level of independence is an area where physical, occupational, and speech therapists are uniquely qualified to help. Professional therapists have the skills and training to help people overcome the occasional challenges that people sometimes face as they age. Below is a list of some of the common problems people face that can be treated:
A professional therapist may be able to help if you are having trouble with things such as these…
- Do you have trouble remembering to take your pills or even just opening the bottles?
- Are you having trouble remembering things such as appointments or phone numbers?
- Do you find yourself coughing during meals?
- Do you get tired during everyday tasks? Such as…
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
- Cooking
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Do you find it hard to follow written or verbal directions?
- Does it take two to three tries for you to get up from a chair?
- Have you had a recent fall or loss of balance?
- Do you have new or unexplained aches and pains?
- Do you have trouble going up and down stairs?
- Have you recently started using a cane, walker, or other specialized equipment?
- Are you having trouble hearing people?
- Do you know how to use your hearing aide?
- Do you avoid doing things that you used to do because it’s too tiring or too risky?
- Are you isolating yourself from other people because it’s hard to get around?
- Are you having a harder time talking to other people?
- Do you suffer from a progressive debilitating condition?
If you find yourself having troubles with problems like these, remember that there is help available. You do not have to suffer quietly. There are resources available to assist you in maintaining an independent lifestyle!
For more information please contact Crystal at Bear Creek Rehab and let us help you unlock your potential!
