Occupational therapy groups for patients with Dementia
Occupational Therapy utilises remedial purposeful activities and adjusts the environment and the activity itself. It maintains to the maximum degree functionality and autonomy, reinforcing significant functional life roles and encouraging the person’s participation to all sectors of occupancy (AOT, 2014).
During the course of the occupational therapy groups, purposeful and targeted activities take place, which are adjusted to the level and needs of each patient.
It is the association’s healthcare professionals’ responsibility to divide patients and it is implemented based on cognitive and functional levels and also the presence or absence of behaviour disorders due to the illness.
Details:
WHERE:
- Day Centre for Dementia, Stratigou Dagli 120, Kato Patisia
- Day Centre for Dementia, 22 I. Drosopoulou Street, Kypseli
- Day Centre for Dementia, B’7 Philippou Street, Kozani
WHEN:
Occupational Therapy groups operate daily. The groups are comprised of 8 -12 people, depending on the stage of dementia.
HOW:
Referral to participate in the groups can be obtained through a medical professional (either the association’s or an independent one) or through one the scientific members of staff of our association. Contact one of our Day Centres for more information.
AIM:
Aim: The aim of the groups is to maintain cognitive and functional levels of the patients diagnosed with dementia as well as to mitigate possible signs of behavioural disorders often presented with dementia.
Note:
At the Day Centre for Dementia at 22 I. Drosopoulou Street, Kypseli, our van is able to transport the patient to and from the centre, based on case sensitive criteria.
All our services are completely free of charge!