Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy at Chapin Home for the Aging
Chapin Home for the Aging is one of New York’s leading facilities in short–term rehabilitation. As a trusted rehabilitation center and physical therapy rehab center in Queens, we specialize in helping seniors regain strength and independence after illness, injury, or surgery. Chapin Home provides therapy six days a week for residents who require care for multiple medical needs following hospitalization and prior to returning home. Our services are tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident, including those pursuing focused inpatient rehabilitation or post-surgery recovery.
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Comprehensive‚ multidisciplinary teams comprised of Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapists at our Queens facility develop and adapt individualized programs to meet each patient’s long or short–term needs. These customized plans are ideal for seniors who benefit from structured inpatient rehabilitation following a hospital stay. Our goal is to accommodate an enhanced therapy experience while providing excellent continuity of care within a warm, supportive rehabilitation center environment.
Our highly skilled Physical‚ Occupational, and Speech therapy team at our Queens facility incorporates Chapin’s state-of-the-art equipment into collaborative treatment sessions‚ enabling each of these therapies to achieve excellent rehabilitative outcomes with our residents. This integrated, team-based approach reflects the standards of a modern physical therapy rehab center, where therapy is tailored to each individual’s goals. Chapin Home’s Activities of Daily Living kitchen allows our therapists to concentrate on ADL skills in preparation for the resident’s successful return home.
Our dedicated Speech Language Pathologists work closely with individuals who have communication‚ swallowing, and cognitive impairments to achieve the highest level of functional outcomes.
Whether a resident is recovering from an accident‚ injury‚ surgery, or illness‚ our active and dynamic rehabilitation team will assist them in achieving their rehab goals so they can return home as soon as possible. While we have many patients recovering from joint replacements‚ hip fractures, and CVAs‚ we also treat amputations as well as cardiac‚ neurological, and pulmonary diagnoses, making our program a comprehensive option for post-surgery rehab and complex inpatient rehabilitation needs.
The spacious yet nurturing rehabilitation center at Chapin Home for the Aging offers residents access to highly advanced equipment and technology to enhance their recovery. This makes our Queens campus not only a skilled nursing community but also a trusted physical therapy rehab center for older adults who need intensive therapy.
Under the supervision of certified physical and occupational therapists at our Queens facility‚ residents utilize adaptive equipment and home management skills such as dressing‚ bed-making‚ car transfer‚ stair training, and food preparation‚ to prepare for a safe return home. Our goal is to assist residents in regaining strength‚ mobility, and confidence in order to make the transition to the home environment, whether they are here for short–term recovery, post-surgery rehab, or longer-term inpatient rehabilitation.
Chapin Home for the Aging offers residents and families an extensive education program which includes a review of home safety techniques‚ adaptive equipment needs, and coordination with family and home care services. This education is a vital component of our rehabilitation center model, helping families feel prepared and supported beyond the walls of our physical therapy rehab center.
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At Chapin Home, we understand the struggles seniors face as a result of mobility issues. Setbacks like falls, surgeries, cardiac events, or ill health can make activities of daily living that were once simple feel daunting. Our compassionate physical therapists are here to listen to your concerns and support you in your recovery. Within our coordinated inpatient rehabilitation and short–term post-surgery rehab programs, we are committed to holistically boosting your mobility, strength, and self-belief, allowing you to reach and surpass your goals as quickly and safely as possible.
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Physical injury and reduced mobility are common challenges for aging seniors, and ones that can truly affect every facet of daily life. It can be difficult to adjust to a change in mobility, particularly if you’ve been left bedbound or struggling with activities of daily living like shopping, showering, dressing, cooking, or cleaning. Fortunately, physical therapy is an effective treatment for several mobility problems, and at Chapin Home, our skilled therapists are trained to meet the unique needs of aging seniors. With years of collective experience, our physical therapy team will ensure you get the most from your rehabilitation within our dedicated rehabilitation center and physical therapy rehab center.
Whether you’re recovering from an acute illness or injury or need support in adapting to a gradual decline in physical strength and mobility, Chapin Home has the experts on hand to deliver the targeted treatment you deserve. Our facility is also home to an impressive collection of state-of-the-art equipment to support our patients in their physical therapy journey. With our signature personalized rehabilitation plans complemented by the latest cutting-edge tools and techniques, our therapists are well equipped to get you one step closer to reaching your goals every day, especially if you are here for post-surgery rehab or short–term inpatient rehabilitation.
Chapin Home’s physical therapists understand that every senior we serve has a highly personal vision or desired outcome for their therapy. For example, our short-term rehabilitation patients are commonly in recovery from falls, injuries, and surgeries like joint replacements, cardiac procedures, or amputations. These patients are often keen to get back to living an independent life in their own home. With this in mind, physical and occupational therapy can be combined, allowing seniors to effectively build the confidence and strength they need for their return home. This coordinated approach is a hallmark of a high-quality physical therapy rehab center.
At Chapin Home, we understand the struggles seniors face as a result of mobility issues. Setbacks like falls, surgeries, cardiac events, or ill health can make activities of daily living that were once simple feel daunting. Our compassionate physical therapists are here to listen to your concerns and support you in your recovery. We are committed to holistically boosting your mobility, strength, and self-belief, allowing you to reach and surpass your goals as quickly and safely as possible, whether you are here for ongoing therapy, short-term rehabilitation, or structured inpatient rehabilitation.
With over 150 years of working alongside seniors, we know that when you’re recovering from illness or injury, tasks that were previously easy can suddenly feel much more challenging. In order to deliver the holistic, lasting care our patients deserve, we help seniors relearn the practical skills they need to live independently. Chapin Home’s occupational therapists will work collaboratively with our physical and speech therapists, arming you with the knowledge, practice, and provisions you need to feel confident and empowered each and every day. This collaboration is a key part of our inpatient rehabilitation program.
For seniors with reduced mobility, activities like making the bed, using stairs, or getting into a car can feel overwhelming. When a patient wishes to return to their own home and live independently, the prospect of struggling with these day-to-day activities can be especially worrying. With our excellent occupational therapy program, we empower seniors to carry out activities of daily living safely and with the confidence they deserve. Chapin Home’s state-of-the-art facilities allow our patients to practice integral daily activities in an authentic environment, with the supervision and support of our skilled occupational therapists. For example, our dedicated Activities of Daily Living Kitchen can help seniors practice tasks like cooking, cleaning, and housekeeping, an important bridge between post-surgery rehab or short–term rehabilitation and a safe return home.
At Chapin Home, we believe in providing our patients with the skills they need to thrive long after they leave us. When a patient’s aim is to return to their own home, physical ability and confidence are both vital, and neither one can work without the other. With our holistic combination of physical therapy to increase strength and mobility, speech therapy to aid communication, and occupational therapy to apply these skills to activities of daily living, we can effectively increase a senior’s overall ability to live with the autonomy they desire. This whole-person approach is what makes our Queens community a trusted rehabilitation center for seniors.
When you choose Chapin Home for occupational therapy, our expert team of practitioners will devise a highly personalized plan of action, tailored to suit your unique needs. Depending on the layout of your home, your own physical strengths and weaknesses, and the daily activities that are important to you, we can adapt your therapy to suit both your current and desired lifestyle. For example, if driving is a key aspect of your day-to-day life, we will prioritize car transfer skills, or if your home has a staircase, we will work to build your ability to navigate them safely. Whatever your needs, Chapin Home is here to get you back to living a life as independent and empowered as possible, whether you have come to us for post-surgery rehab, short–term rehabilitation, or extended inpatient rehabilitation.
From the day we are born, and throughout our entire lifetime, communication is an integral part of living a happy, healthy life. For aging seniors with a range of physical and psychological needs, speech and communication can become difficult. Unfortunately, this can lead to feelings of frustration, upset, or helplessness at a time when effective communication is more important than ever. At Chapin Home, we offer therapy for seniors with a range of speech needs, including individuals recovering from strokes and those living with dementia. Whether your loved one is in recovery from an acute illness or injury, or is with us for long-term memory care, we fully understand the importance of maximizing their communication abilities as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation center and inpatient rehabilitation program.
Speech therapy can bring about a whole host of benefits for seniors. For example, working with one of our speech therapists can improve speech and voice clarity, comprehension, and expression for easier communication. Vitally, a speech therapist can also assist seniors with chewing and swallowing. For patients with dementia who often struggle with eating, this element of speech therapy can be particularly useful, facilitating better nutrition and overall health.
Seniors who have suffered a brain injury or stroke are sometimes left with conditions like aphasia or apraxia. These disorders can cause individuals to stop speaking altogether, or they may be unable to speak clearly or in a way that makes sense to the listener. These events can also result in difficulties identifying or communicating the right words to describe thoughts, feelings, or concepts. Naturally, this can lead to a range of secondary problems for seniors, including feelings of isolation, frustration, and an inability to effectively communicate their needs.
Improving speech and communication skills can open the door to a range of other great benefits. With clearer speech, seniors are better able to communicate feelings of pain, sickness, or sadness more effectively, allowing caregivers to provide the targeted treatments and emotional support they deserve. As a result, speech therapy can be an incredible tool in improving the overall health and quality of life of aging seniors, especially when integrated into a coordinated inpatient rehabilitation or post-surgery rehab plan in our rehabilitation center.
At Chapin Home, our highly qualified speech therapists are experts in providing therapeutic techniques that target the specific needs of seniors. Our team understands just how challenging it can be for a senior to lose their ability to communicate effectively, particularly if it’s something they have never experienced before. By assessing your loved one’s individual needs and devising a detailed care plan, our compassionate speech therapists can offer the vital support they need and deserve as part of their journey in our physical therapy rehab center and broader rehabilitation programs.
