Services
Promoting Independence in Older Adults provides occupational therapy home services focused on helping older adults (65+) age safely in place. Through holistic evaluation and personalized interventions, we address physical, cognitive, and environmental barriers to independence.
Comprehensive assessment by an experienced occupational therapist which includes evaluation of the following areas: a client’s goals related to home safety, a client’s physical, cognitive, and visual function, balance, fear of falling, lifestyle behaviors, and a review of the interior and exterior environment of the client’s home. Following completion of this two-hour assessment, clients will be provided with a detailed written report of the findings, and suggested recommendations to reduce the risk of a fall. The client and occupational therapist will then jointly determine if additional follow-up/training sessions are indicated, and if so, how many sessions are required.
2-Hour Evaluation
Training sessions are scheduled after the completion of your initial evaluation. If training sessions are decided upon, the occupational therapist will assist you in identifying the best type of adaptive equipment for you to order, train you in the correct way of using any adaptive equipment, provide resources for purchasing adaptive equipment, and/or ensure that the equipment you purchased meets your specific needs. Training sessions can also include demonstration of new ways to perform daily living tasks, and information about evidence-based fall prevention exercise classes.
1-Hour Training Session
A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based fall prevention group class which has been extensively researched and found to be effective in reducing fear of falling and increasing activity levels. The program is designed for older adults who have fallen, are fearful of falling, restrict activities due to concern about falling, and want to improve their flexibility, balance, and strength (Maine Health). Participants engage in either a once/week class for 8 weeks or in a two-hour class for four weeks.
Dr. Sullivan will be leading a Matter of Balance class from 3/3-3/31/26 at the Vista McClellan Senior Center, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 2:00-4:00 pm.
If you are interested in attending this class, contact the Vista Senior Center at 760-643-5288.
A Matter of Balance
Bingocize® is an evidence-based fall prevention group class which combines exercise with health information utilizing the familiar game of Bingo. This program focuses on reducing falls, improving nutrition, and improving health-related behaviors (Bingocize®). Participants engage in classes two times a week for 10 weeks (20 classes total).
At this time, Dr. Sullivan is not leading any Bingocize classes. Be sure to periodically check back to see if any are scheduled in the future.
Bingocize
