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Support At Home
Occupational Therapy for the Elderly

Elderly With Walker

At Urban OT Group, our Occupational Therapy team supports individuals accessing My Aged Care Support at Home funding to maintain independence, safety, and quality of life within their home and community.

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Our services may include:

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  • Home Modifications – Assessment and recommendations for home changes that improve safety, accessibility, and independence. This may include handrails, ramps, lighting modifications, doorway and entrance widening, plumbing modifications such as quarter-turn taps and handheld shower heads, as well as more complex bathroom modifications.

  • Equipment Recommendations – Assessment, trials, and recommendations for a range of low-cost and high-cost assistive equipment, including wheelchairs, mobility scooters, electric lift recliner chairs, electric adjustable beds, kitchen aids, shower equipment, toilet aids, dressing aids, and mobility supports.

  • Task-Specific Training – Education and practical strategies to support individuals to complete daily activities more safely and efficiently while managing the impact of health conditions, disability, or changes in function.

  • SWEP Applications – Assistance with completing State-Wide Equipment Program (SWEP) applications for appropriate equipment and home modification supports.

  • GEAT2GO Applications – Support with completing GEAT2GO applications to access eligible equipment solutions that promote independence and safety.

 

At Urban OT Group, we provide personalised recommendations that are tailored to each individual’s abilities, goals, and home environment, supporting older adults to remain safe, independent, and engaged in the activities that matter most to them.

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