Supporting Safety, Routine, and Quality of Life
At Belong Health, we provide Occupational Therapy support for individuals living with dementia, helping maintain independence, safety, and meaningful daily routines.
We work closely with individuals, families, and carers to provide practical, personalised strategies that support day-to-day life at home.
Looking for a mobile OT near you?
At Belong Health, we provide Occupational Therapy support for individuals living with dementia, helping maintain independence, safety, and meaningful daily routines.
We work closely with individuals, families, and carers to provide practical, personalised strategies that support day-to-day life at home.
Looking for a mobile OT near you?
How Occupational Therapy Supports People Living with Dementia
Occupational Therapy focuses on supporting what a person can do, while adapting the environment and routines to meet their needs.
We support:
Occupational Therapy focuses on supporting what a person can do, while adapting the environment and routines to meet their needs.
We support:
- Daily living skills and routines
- Safety within the home
- Changes in memory and cognition
- Emotional wellbeing
- Carer education and support
Understanding Changes with Dementia
Dementia can impact:
Our approach focuses on supporting individuals in a way that is respectful, practical, and aligned with their daily life.
Dementia can impact:
- Memory and recall
- Attention and concentration
- Planning and sequencing tasks
- Orientation (time, place, people)
- Behaviour and emotional responses
Our approach focuses on supporting individuals in a way that is respectful, practical, and aligned with their daily life.
Our Dementia Occupational Therapy Services
Home Safety and Environmental Support
We assess the home environment to improve safety and reduce risks.
This may include:
We assess the home environment to improve safety and reduce risks.
This may include:
- Identifying hazards and fall risks
- Simplifying the home environment
- Supporting safe movement within the home
- Recommending modifications and equipment
Daily Routine and Functional Support
We support individuals to maintain meaningful routines and daily activities.
This may include:
We support individuals to maintain meaningful routines and daily activities.
This may include:
- Supporting personal care routines
- Simplifying tasks such as cooking or dressing
- Establishing consistent daily routines
- Supporting independence where possible
Cognitive Support and Strategies
We provide strategies to support cognitive changes, including:
We provide strategies to support cognitive changes, including:
- Memory aids and prompts
- Environmental cues
- Task simplification
- Routine-based approaches
Carer Support and Education
We support carers and families with practical strategies to manage changes associated with dementia.
This may include:
We support carers and families with practical strategies to manage changes associated with dementia.
This may include:
- Understanding behaviours and responses
- Communication strategies
- Supporting routines and structure
- Managing changes over time
Behaviour and Emotional Support
We support understanding and responding to changes in behaviour in a respectful and practical way.
This includes:
We support understanding and responding to changes in behaviour in a respectful and practical way.
This includes:
- Identifying triggers for distress
- Supporting calming strategies
- Adjusting environments to reduce overwhelm
- Promoting safety and wellbeing
Supporting Ageing at Home with Dementia
Many individuals living with dementia wish to remain at home.
We support this by:
Many individuals living with dementia wish to remain at home.
We support this by:
- Improving safety
- Simplifying environments
- Supporting carers
- Adapting routines as needs change
Supporting NDIS and Aged Care Services
We provide assessments and reports to support:
We provide assessments and reports to support:
- NDIS access and plan reviews
- Aged care services
- Equipment and home modification funding
A Collaborative, Person-Centred Approach
We work closely with:
We work closely with:
- GPs
- Specialists
- Support Coordinators
- Families and carers
Mobile Occupational Therapy Across Perth
We provide home visit Occupational Therapy services across Perth, ensuring support is delivered in real-life environments.
We provide home visit Occupational Therapy services across Perth, ensuring support is delivered in real-life environments.
Get Started
If you’re looking for Occupational Therapy support for dementia, our team is here to help.
Call us on 08 9586 3934 or send us an email here
If you’re looking for Occupational Therapy support for dementia, our team is here to help.
Call us on 08 9586 3934 or send us an email here
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Occupational Therapy help someone with dementia?
Yes, Occupational Therapy can support daily routines, safety, independence, and provide strategies for both individuals and carers.
Do you support carers and families?
Yes, we work closely with carers and provide practical strategies to support daily care and reduce stress.
Can you help someone stay at home longer?
Yes, we focus on supporting safe and sustainable living at home through environmental and routine adjustments.
Do you provide home visits?
Yes, all services are delivered in the home to ensure recommendations are practical and relevant.
Do you work with NDIS or aged care?
Yes, we support both NDIS participants and aged care clients.
Can Occupational Therapy help someone with dementia?
Yes, Occupational Therapy can support daily routines, safety, independence, and provide strategies for both individuals and carers.
Do you support carers and families?
Yes, we work closely with carers and provide practical strategies to support daily care and reduce stress.
Can you help someone stay at home longer?
Yes, we focus on supporting safe and sustainable living at home through environmental and routine adjustments.
Do you provide home visits?
Yes, all services are delivered in the home to ensure recommendations are practical and relevant.
Do you work with NDIS or aged care?
Yes, we support both NDIS participants and aged care clients.
Belong Health's Resource Hub
To further support your child's development, visit our Resource Hub for additional activities, tips, and tools tailored for various needs and diagnoses.
To further support your child's development, visit our Resource Hub for additional activities, tips, and tools tailored for various needs and diagnoses.
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Referrals to Belong Health
We are Medicare and Private Health fund registered for Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology.
EPC/Team care arrangements/Chronic disease (CDM) or GP management plans and self-referrals are all acceptable.
WA NDIS Registered Provider
We are Medicare and Private Health fund registered for Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology.
EPC/Team care arrangements/Chronic disease (CDM) or GP management plans and self-referrals are all acceptable.
WA NDIS Registered Provider
Medicare
You can get a referral from your/your child’s GP for OT on a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan this gives you 5 sessions for OT per calendar year with a $53 rebate available on each session or a Helping Children with Autism/PDD/ or an eligible disability package (20 sessions between allied health professionals, as set up by a Paediatrician/Psychiatrist) which gives your child under 16 years a $75 rebate per session for the 20 sessions, you can use up to 10 sessions per Health Professional (up to 10 for OT) and you will need a separate referral letter from your child’s Paediatrician for each Allied Health Professional you are seeking services from.
You can get a referral from your/your child’s GP for OT on a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan this gives you 5 sessions for OT per calendar year with a $53 rebate available on each session or a Helping Children with Autism/PDD/ or an eligible disability package (20 sessions between allied health professionals, as set up by a Paediatrician/Psychiatrist) which gives your child under 16 years a $75 rebate per session for the 20 sessions, you can use up to 10 sessions per Health Professional (up to 10 for OT) and you will need a separate referral letter from your child’s Paediatrician for each Allied Health Professional you are seeking services from.
Private Health
Your Private Health fund may cover up to 75% of the cost of OT sessions if this is included in your cover, be sure to call them or check your policy for details.
No referral or self referral
You do not require a referral for accessing OT
Your Private Health fund may cover up to 75% of the cost of OT sessions if this is included in your cover, be sure to call them or check your policy for details.
No referral or self referral
You do not require a referral for accessing OT
NDIS Registered Provider
We are an NDIS Registered Provider
Whether you or your child have NDIS funding that is NDIS Managed, Third Party Plan Managed or you are Self-Managing your funds, you are able to use your funding to cover the full cost of therapy services plus travel costs. You will need provide us with your/your child’s NDIS number and plan details ahead of your first session. Once you have booked a session or contacted us, our team will be in touch to discuss our service agreement and provide you with our services price list.
We are an NDIS Registered Provider
Whether you or your child have NDIS funding that is NDIS Managed, Third Party Plan Managed or you are Self-Managing your funds, you are able to use your funding to cover the full cost of therapy services plus travel costs. You will need provide us with your/your child’s NDIS number and plan details ahead of your first session. Once you have booked a session or contacted us, our team will be in touch to discuss our service agreement and provide you with our services price list.
