Rehabilitation / Restorative Programs – Copper Terrace

Rehabilitation/Restorative
Programs

What is rehabilitation?

It enables residents to make the most of their abilities rather than focus on their illness or disability. The Rehabilitation/Restorative Program is comprised of a qualified team lead, a Physiotherapist, a Physiotherapy Aide(s) and Restorative Care Aides. Rehab Dir. / Physio, Nursing Staff, families. The team aims to help each resident to maintain his/her dignity, self esteem, and independence. Nursing Restorative programs promote the highest level of functioning that a resident can attain through walking, exercise, restorative programs or through optimal communication and social interaction between staff and residents.

Rehab Admission Process

Upon moving in to Copper Terrace every resident participates in a thorough mobility assessment to determine current level of functioning. If assistive devices are needed, it will be determined at this time. An individualized therapy program is then designed to meet the current goals and needs of the resident. This program will be carried out with the assistance of the Rehab team. Continual monitoring occurs to ensure success of the prescribed goals and absolute safety of the resident. The Physiotherapist works with residents 3 days a week and the nursing restorative program is implemented 6 days/ week. Reassessments of a resident’s functional status are performed by the Physiotherapist on a quarterly basis to meet the changing needs of the resident.

Goal Setting

The Rehab team works closely with the resident and family to assist in meeting their needs and developing safe and realistic goals. The length of the rehab program depends on the resident’s condition, progress towards goals and quarterly reassessments. The Rehabilitation program focuses on ability, strengths and potential. Copper Terrace offers specialized programs for conditions including: CVA, Parkinsons, MS, fractures, contractures, amputees, re-motivation, arthritis etc.

Family Involvement

Family and those close to the resident can play an important role in the rehabilitation process. Families are encouraged to become actively involved in all aspects of the rehabilitation process.

Liaison and Contact Information

The Director of Clinical Services is responsible to act as a liaison between the resident, their family, and the Professional Therapists. Residents and their families are encouraged to seek out the Director of Clinical Services if there are any questions regarding prescribed therapies. If you would like more information regarding Rehab services at Copper Terrace, please contact the Director of Clinical Services

Rehab Services/Programs Offered

One, or any number of the following therapy plans may be recommended for the resident to participate in. The descriptions given are a general overview, however each therapy plan is specific for the individual resident.

Physiotherapy Services

Strengthening Exercise Programs

Free weights and resistive devices such as Theraband are used in conjunction with exercises to increase muscle strength. Performed with the goals of increasing or maintaining strength and endurance.

Balance Training Programs

Static and Dynamic balance exercises are prescribed to improve balance during ambulation and to help reduce the risk of falls.

Hand Programs

Designed for Residents who would like to improve and/or maintain hand function.

Walking / Standing Programs

Residents that are able to walk are encouraged to do so on a regular basis. Residents who require assistance are given the opportunity to walk with one or two staff, and the use of a gait aid when appropriate. Rehab may assess for appropriate equipment and then educate Residents on appropriate and safe use of the equipment. The focus of these programs is to maintain and increase distance as able, maintain ambulation and safe transfers. Also the quality of the walk is more important than the distance.

Chest Physiotherapy

This therapy involves teaching Residents breathing exercises and the provision of manual/ mechanical percussions to improve breathing provided by the Physiotherapist.

Walker Assessments

Assessments for mobility aids ie) walkers are completed by the Physiotherapist. The Physiotherapist determines what type and size of walker would best suit the Resident.

Modalities

TENS and Ultrasound treatment are available. A Speech Language Pathologist is available upon referral of Physician/Staff.

Occupational Therapy Services

Wheelchair/ Seating Assessments
The Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist completes an assessment to determine the type and size of wheelchair the Resident requires.

Restorative Programming

Walking / Standing Programs
Residents that are able to walk are encouraged to do so on a regular basis. Residents are given the opportunity to walk with one or two staff assisting them with a gait aid when appropriate. This may involve gait training. Rehab also assesses for appropriate equipment and educates on appropriate use of equipment. The focus of this program is to maintain ambulation and transfers.

Range of Motion
Active range of motion or active assisted range of motion exercises to help maintain flexibility for functional activities and to aid in transfers performed independently by the Resident while assisted exercises have the aid of an assistant.

Passive range of motion exercises are prescribed to maintain range of motion and prevent the development of contractures. Passive exercises are performed by an assistant to aid the movement of the body when the Resident is unable to do so independently.

Wheelchair / Walker repair and maintenance clinics

Motion Specialties
A representative visits the home once per week to ensure all mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers are in good working condition.

Equipment
Please note that a variety of walkers and wheelchairs are available for residents to use on a temporary basis, until they can acquire their own.

Assistive Devices Program
The cost of a new walker or wheelchair may be covered under this government funding program. Residents may qualify for cost relief of up to 75% of the cost of the mobility aid.