Under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist, a home health aide assists the patient with prescribed self-help, including personal grooming, needs for bathing, and ambulation.
Licensed physical therapists provide treatments to relieve pain, restore body functions and mobility, and teach special use of devices to aid rehabilitation.
A licensed/certified speech language pathologist provides evaluation and treatment in the areas of communication related to speech, language, word recall, cognition, oral function, and hearing loss. The therapist also provides evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders, including safe swallowing techniques, texture management, and teaching compensatory skills.
Occupational Therapy:
The Occupational Therapy Team develop patient-centered, holistic treatment plans that restore functional ability and promote the return to independent living. The OT program works to improve upper body movement and dexterity for increased physical abilities for the ‘job of living.’
Lymphedema Therapy:
Lymphedema is chronic swelling that results from an insufficient or damaged lymphatic system. Lymphedema often results from: removal of lymph nodes, radiation, trauma, surgery or infection. It mostly occurs in the extremities but may also occur in the face, trunk, abdomen and genitals. If left untreated, this chronic and progressive condition can cause significant swelling of the body part, infection, wounds and impairments in mobility. This condition is managed by our three Certified Lymphedema Therapists.
Good Shepherd Home Health Services is open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.