OHIP Covered Eldercare Physiotherapy Services
Measurable, Goal Oriented Physiotherapy Care
For over 20 years pt Health has delivered OHIP funded physiotherapy care to Long Term Care and Retirement Homes across Ontario. pt Health physiotherapy is a one-to-one rehabilitation program designed specifically for older adults. A detailed hands-on assessment is performed by a registered Physiotherapist. Each assessment includes both physical and functional examinations and analysis, balance, gait and falls risk categorization. A measurable, goal oriented Physiotherapy care plan is recorded with each assessment
Eldercare Physiotherapy: The pt Health Approach
1. Assessment of Function
- History on the resident is collected which includes baselines, recent functional status and family/caregiver input
- Observations during ambulation and other activities of daily living are made and carefully noted
- Resident sensory capacity is determined including vision, hearing and cognition
- Standardized functional assessment instruments are used to accurately determine functional abilities of the resident
- Risk factors for causing functional decline are determined
- Determination of realistic functional capacity with physiotherapy intervention are made
2. Care Strategies
- Information about comfort, aides, devices etc are observed and gathered
- A physiotherapist designed exercise program is created. This program is tailored to each residents individual needs and incorporates many modalities to maximize function
- Pain management strategies are incorporated
- Recommendations of additional health care intervention if required
- Caregiver, resident or family education about condition is provided
- Documentation of intervention strategies and resident responses
3. Outcomes Identified
- Residents level of function
- Residents ADL
- Residents IADL
- Residents ambulation
- Residents fall risk
- Use of physical restraints
- Prevalence of residents who improve functional status
- Utilization of rehabilitation services – Compliancy
- Discharge and readmission rates
How does pt Health Physiotherapy help?
Due to the aging process the body will naturally lose:
- Muscle mass and strength
- Balance and postural control
- Flexibility
- Bone strength
pt Health Physiotherapy services can provide treatments for each of those changes at no out-of-pocket costs to the resident or your home.
Who Pays?
In long term care, Physiotherapy is funded by OHIP. Each resident receives 100 visits per year with a possible extension of 50 extra visits if medically necessary. This equates to only 2-3 times a week that the physiotherapy team is able to see a resident for treatment. There is an option for family to pay for extra visits. Learn more about funding options.
To speak with a representative about our programs please call us at (877) 696-1620 or email eldercare@pthealth.ca