Home Care Package (HCP) Occupational Therapy in Adelaide

Thrive Health Therapies offers occupational therapy for seniors with Home Care Packages in the comfort of your home. As a trusted aged care allied health provider in Adelaide, we specialise in supporting seniors to live fulfilling and meaningful lives by finding ways to enhance their daily lives and social connectivity.

What is a Home Care Package?

The Home Care Packages Program is an Australian government funded program designed to help older people live safely and independently at home for longer.

Upon receiving a Home Care Package, the government provides funding for your care, which is directed to the Home Care Package provider of your choice.

There are four levels of funding for Home Care Packages, from basic care needs (Level 1) through to high care needs (Level 4). These packages are consumer-directed, which means you have control over the types of care and services you receive. They can be used to receive all kinds of support, such as personal care, help with housework, transport to appointments or nursing and allied health services.

Who is Eligible for a Home Care Package?

Home Care Packages are designed to support seniors over 65 (or over 50 for Indigenous Australians) who wish to stay in their homes rather than move into assisted living or nursing homes.

An online eligibility checker is available on the My Aged Care website to help you determine whether you meet the requirements. You may be eligible if you've noticed changes in your abilities, have a medical condition or reduced mobility, experienced shifts in family care arrangements, or recently had a fall or hospital admission.

To access a Home Care Package, you must first be assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). The ACAT are a team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals who are specifically trained to evaluate individuals with complex needs who may require aged care services.

You can apply for an ACAT assessment online via the My Aged Care website or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.

Home Care Packages and Occupational Therapy

Home Care Packages (HCP) can be used for occupational therapy to keep you active and independent in your later years. This may look like one-on-one therapy with a physiotherapist or physiotherapist-led group exercise or hydrotherapy classes. Services may occur at home, or at a clinic.

Our experienced occupational therapists work with clients with home care packages to improve their independence and quality of life through assistive technology, home and functional capacity assessments, dementia management, palliative care support, manual handling training, and more!

How We Help Seniors with HCP’s Through Occupational Therapy

Thrive Health Therapies offers community-based services in your home throughout metropolitan Adelaide. Learn more about our service areas.

Our occupational therapists have the skills and qualifications to carry out the following assessments and interventions:

Assistive Technology Assessments

  • Specialised seating and wheelchair prescription

  • Scooter and mobility assessment and training

  • Beds and mattress prescription

  • Hoist and sling assessments and prescription

  • Shower chairs and commodes prescription

  • Recliners

  • Various low-cost items

Manual Handling Training and Education

Dementia Management

Functional Capacity Assessments

Home Safety Assessments & Falls Prevention

Pressure Care Education and Therapy

Home Modifications

  • Ramps

  • Grab Rails

  • Shower screens

Therapy and Rehabilitation

  • Dementia Care and Planning

  • Cognitive Assessment and retraining

  • Stroke and neurological therapy

  • Mental Health Therapy

How Does Home Care Package Occupational Therapy Work?

Once you are approved for a Home Care Package (HCP), you’ll need to sign up with a HCP provider. HCP providers are 3rd party companies that manage their clients funds on their behalf. If you would like to work with us just let us know and we’ll get in contact with your case manager to introduce ourselves. Alternatively, your case manager may refer to us directly.

  1. Referral: Once we’ve received a referral we will call our you or your HCP manager within 24 hours to introduce ourselves and organise a time for an initial consultation with our occupational therapist.

  2. First Appointment: Our occupational therapist will visit you at home for the first appointment and listen carefully to your concerns, working together to establish your goals. If you require home modifications or assistive technology your occupational therapists may take measurements and begin planning at this appointment. If your goals are related to ongoing therapy, your occupational therapist will chat with you and your loved ones to make a plan based on your goals.

  3. Second Appointment: Depending on your goals, at this appointment your occupational therapist may trial assistive technology with you, or continue their assessment, which involves gathering subjective information through a chat with you or a support person, and objective assessment through a range of outcome measures and observation.

  4. Reports: Your occupational therapist will go away and do their paperwork! This may entail making recommendations regarding assistive technology or home modifications. If your goals are related to ongoing therapy, your occupational therapist will create a health plan detailing how they plan to work with you to achieve your goals. They will share this with you and your HCP manager.

  5. Checking in: If necessary we will see you again to make adjustments to your assistive technology so that its suitable for your use, or teach you how to use it. If you are undertaking ongoing therapy we will regularly monitor and assess your progress, making adjustments to the care plan as needed.

Why Choose Thrive Health Therapies for Home Care Package Occupational Therapy in Adelaide?

Thrive Health Therapies is committed to delivering high-quality, client-centred occupational therapy services in the comfort of your home. Here’s why Adelaide seniors trust us:

  • Qualified and Experienced Occupational Therapists: Our team has extensive experience working with seniors and understands the unique challenges and needs of aging adults.

  • Personalised and Compassionate Service: We prioritise client comfort and safety, creating tailored care plans that help you achieve independence and a better quality of life.

  • Flexible Scheduling and No Waitlist: We understand the importance of timely care and offer flexible scheduling with no waitlists, ensuring you receive the support you need without delay.

  • Extensive Coverage in the community: We serve a large geographical area, providing occupational therapy across all of metropolitan Adelaide from Gawler to Aldinga. We see clients at home, or at a location convenient to them.

  • Neuroaffirming Practice: We provide compassionate and affirming services to support and empower neurodiverse individuals.

  • Multi-Disciplinary Approach: We offer a range of allied health services under one roof, allowing for a holistic approach to your health.

  • LGBTQIA+ friendly: We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, and sexualities.

FAQs About Home Care Package Occupational Therapy

  • Occupational therapists support seniors with home care packages through assistive technology, home safety, home modification and functional capacity assessments, manual handling or pressure care training and ongoing support for dementia care, cognitive retraining, neurological therapy and mental health.

  • Yes! Occupational therapy can be included in your Home Care Package, provided it aligns with your care needs. Speak with your HCP provider to confirm coverage.

  • The number of sessions depends on your goals. For example, if you require an off the shelf assistive technology item such as adaptive cutlery you may only require an initial assessment. Whereas if you require more complex equipment you will need to trial it before purchasing to ensure it suits your needs, and your occupational therapist may need to do a follow up assessment once it arrives to make sure it’s working for you, and give you some training if required.

    We endeavour to make the process as straightforward as possible and will communicate with you and your HCP manager throughout.

  • Yes, fall prevention is a primary goal of our home care package occupational therapy services. We complete home assessments to identify any falls risks and make recommendations regarding gait aids, assistive technology and home modifications to reduce the risk of falls.

Get Started with Home Care Package Occupational Therapy today!

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