Forgetfulness & memory problems

How OT's help

Whether you are enquiring on behalf of yourself or a client, partner, family member or friend, we are perfectly placed to understand your concerns and advise on the next steps to take. Often a particular event leads to an approach to the OT Practice, although such concern is as likely to have been growing over time as to have been triggered by a sudden event such as an accident.

Some of the most common reasons that people contact us in relation to memory problems include:

Memory lapses following a brain injury or period of illness
Wandering out of the house at various times of day or night
Forgetting to eat at mealtimes
Getting lost when walking or driving
Confusion or forgetfulness around the identity of family or friends
Difficulty in managing important medication

Our assessment process allows a specialist occupational therapist to sensitively identify any such problems, make recommendations to reduce or mitigate them and (if desired) arrange for any recommended changes to be made.

Our approach
Common recommendations
We can help with

Our approach

Our aim is to provide advice and support on how to manage forgetfulness and memory problems to maintain or improve independence. Our assessment will take place at home and may involve looking at:

Current and likely future levels of mobility and memory
The home environment
Medical history, diagnosis and prognosis
Social networks and support
Previous, current and desired daily routines
Personal and family goals

Common recommendations

Some practical solutions that we may recommend to help maintain memory and independence include:

Routines
Memory aids
Home safety advice
Strategies to recognise people and places
Techniques to stay orientated in the present moment

We can help with

If required we also provide support through:

A memory management programme, involving six weekly sessions with an occupational therapist to provide you or your family or carer with the skills to maintain and, where possible, improve your memory function
Advice on small aids for the home that can maximise independence and compensate for memory loss, such as talking calenders and electronic medicine dispensers

Why The OT Practice

We recognise the importance of knowing that you are in safe hands. That is why, when you first make contact with us, you will straightaway be able to explain your concerns to a member of our client management team who will be able to provide relevant information about our services, answer any questions you may have and provide guidance on next steps. This dedicated team will then remain in charge of your case through any subsequent assessment and treatment we provide.

Other reasons to rely on The OT Practice include:

We visit you in your own home and at a time convenient to you and your family, and are happy to offer evening and weekend appointments

We do not have waiting lists and so can offer appointments within 7 working days of referral or sooner

Our extensive nationwide network of registered occupational therapists allows us to find you the right local therapist

We can provide ongoing support for as long as you need it

Our clear, fixed pricing system will be provided to you in writing for you to consider in your own time

Your occupational therapist will be a specialist in their field, with over 5 years' clinical experience including time in social services or NHS practice

Our team are well connected to networks of local and national equipment providers, stair lift and building companies