The Therapy Room at The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) officially opened on March 10, and provides outpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy for residents. The OAW Therapy program will also offer services to patients in surrounding areas in the near future. The therapy program specializes in supporting seniors, but therapists will be able to treat patients of any age with a doctor’s order.
Estee Cahani, Presbyterian Village North Director of Rehabilitation, is leading the therapy charge at the Plano community and holds weekly hours inside the Wellness Office. OAW Residents are encouraged to contact Estee regarding their needs.
Estee shared, “The therapy program’s goal is simple. We want our residents to live the life they choose, where pain and physical disability do not stop them from doing the things they love and enjoy. We are here to advocate for people and provide the education necessary to make informed health decisions. We simply want to help them make each moment matter!”
The OAW Therapy program offers a range of services to address various therapy needs:
- Physical therapy helps improve function, strength, musculoskeletal health and mobility, as well as address joint and muscle pain, neuro-muscular affliction, vestibular dysfunction, balance and post-operative care for swelling, range of motion and strength.
- Occupational therapy (OT) improves a patient’s activities of daily life, such as bathing, dressing and grooming, using the bathroom, eating, home management and meal preparation. Additionally, OT addresses pain management and can facilitate improvements in joint mobility and strength.
- Speech therapy helps restore and maintain all aspects of communication, including listening, reading, writing and language interpretation. This therapy can also assist with chewing and swallowing abilities.
By Amee McGough
