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REACHE offers free or low-cost services to promote aging in place

May 31, 2017 | FaithHealth Community, FaithHealth Resources

 

 

 

REACHE is “dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of older adults.”

Services offered:

Free Occupational and Physical Therapy

  • Evaluation & Treatment
  • Evaluation for assistive device & bathroom equipment
  • Walkers, shower chairs, etc. may be available free or low cost
  • Offered once a month at the Mazie Woodruff Center
  • Referrals to other services as needed

Home Safety Inspection and Repairs

  • Home modifications for increased function
  • Examples of modifications: Ramps, widening doorways, & making room for walkers or wheelchairs – free to low cost
  • Necessary home repairs at low cost

Mobile Unit offers Fall Risk Screeining

  • Free balance and strength testing
  • Information on how to reduce risk of falls
  • Referrals to other resources needed

Who to Refer

  • Individuals who live in neighborhoods in East Winston or Northside & are 45+ years
  • Patients with deficits in balance, strength, activity performance, and/or decline in function Patients who will benefit from education in maintaining current level of function
  • Patients who are at risk for falls or decline
  • Patients who are aging and will potentially need home-modifications for safety purposes, such as walk-in showers and ramps to home, or equipment-such as shower chairs & wheelchairs.

How to Refer Patients

Please call or have your patients call (336) 750-2694 or email [email protected] for more information and to see whether they live in a qualifying neighborhood.

 

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