The Physical Therapist in Eldercare is a specialist in assisting and rehabilitating problems that arise during aging.
Elder care / Geriatric physical therapy
As we age, exercise sometimes becomes more difficult. While sufficient exercise is vital for maintaining all kinds of functions of the body. The Physical Therapist for Elderly Care can help you suffer less from the effects of aging.
Why Physical Therapy in Aging?
The Physical Therapist for Elderly Care ensures that aging people can age as vitally as possible. For example, do you have problems with daily activities such as walking, getting up from a chair or climbing stairs? Are you afraid of falling or have you even fallen recently? Do you experience limitations after a stroke, with dementia, osteoporosis or other health conditions related to aging? Then Physical Therapist Eldercare is the right physical therapist for you.
Research and treatment
Through a comprehensive personal interview and functional testing, we will determine where the Physical Therapist Eldercare can help you. A personalized treatment plan is then drawn up.
Through training and active exercise therapy, you improve your muscle strength, balance and gait, aimed at regaining mobility and independence. Or you learn to cope with the loss of this. In addition, family members and any informal caregivers are advised and guided.
Cost
Physiotherapy Eldercare is covered by your supplementary insurance. Don't have supplementary insurance? Then we apply the following rates.
Some indications are covered by basic insurance. Check with your health insurance company and we will also inform you about this.
GP/specialist referral
A referral is only needed for those indications that qualify for coverage from the basic insurance. We can inform you about this in advance. If you have any questions you can always contact us.
In our practice, Natascha Huls and Femke Caris are specialists in Elder Care.