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1a | Has there been a recent injury resulting in hospitalization
and/or significant decline in function?
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ANSWER:
Call the primary physician or the social worker at the hospital to set up an evaluation for Medicare covered (rehabilitation) physical therapy.
ANSWER:
It appears that extensive strength and balance training is required by a licensed health care professional.
An evaluation by a private-pay physical therapy company is recommended to determine if such a service is required.
If you are in the Twin Cites Metro area of Minnesota you could contact us about our
Tandem Strength and Balance program.
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1b | Since that time has the person received Medicare-covered physical therapy?
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2 | Is there memory impairment, dementia or Alzheimer's Disease?
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3 | Does the person need physical help getting out of a chair or moving to/from a bed or toilet?
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4 | Is there a fear of falling?
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5a | Does any of the following apply to the person?:
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- History of falls
- Can't walk alone
- Still relying on a walker after more than 6 months
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5b | Does any of the following apply to the person?:
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- Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease or similar
- Stroke survivor
- Congestive heart failure (or history of)
- Pacemaker
- Other significant health issue
ANSWER:
It cannot be determined exactly what is required but here are three possibilities:
- Private pay physical therapy. If you are in the Twin Cites Metro area of Minnesota you could contact us about our Tandem Strength and Balance program.
- Simple strength and balance exercises by personal trainer
- Simple balance exercises through Tai-Chi
Getting an evaluation by physical therapist is advised to see if such a service is required.
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6 | Is the person feeling weak?
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ANSWER:
It appears general strength exercises is required to maintain current function. If the person is currently on a strength and balance program, it is recommended that the person continue to sustain the current level.
Otherwise:
- Perform own exercises. See our fall prevention exercises for some ideas.
- Join fitness club
- Join group class at housing facility
- Simple balance exercises through Tai-Chi
ANSWER:
It appears one-on-one strength training is required.
- Private pay physical therapy could be an option. Plus you get the benefit of balance as well as strength training. If you are in the Twin Cites Metro area of Minnesota you could contact us about our Tandem Strength and Balance program.
- Personal trainer.
