Occupational Therapy

In this article: Since you had a stroke, you’ve had a hard time putting on your shoes. It’s frustrating that such a simple task, one often taken for granted, is now the source of anxiety. However, an occupational therapy assessment can help you make the adjustments needed for daily living activities. Not sure what happens during…

In this article: When your vision becomes blurry, it’s usually an indicator that you need to visit your eye doctor.  Often, your problem can be easily corrected by updating your glasses or contact prescription. But when the problem can’t be fixed, you or your loved one may have low vision. To help you remain as…

A stroke can be devastating—and they are alarmingly more common than you might think. That’s one reason why we believe it is so important to implement effective OT exercises for stroke patients at Bladen East. Every 40 seconds, an American has a stroke, and every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of a stroke, according to information…

It feels almost painful to watch.  Your father, who previously has been functioning independently, is having difficulty getting dressed. The problem started after severe arthritis caused him to be extremely limited. You’re happy to help, but you would rather see your father living more independently again.  How can occupational therapy help? Occupational therapy and physical…

It can be heartbreaking to watch your loved one struggle to perform activities that were once simple. Buttoning a shirt takes careful coordination. Putting on socks is a massive challenge. But occupational therapy can make a big difference and dramatically improve how well your loved one functions. At Bladen East, we offer extensive rehabilitation programs…