Occupational Therapy

Success in a Small Town: Therapy Center Success Story

Mr. Kenneth, a native of Church Point and a customer of Guilbeau’s Pharmacy, spotted our therapy clinic in downtown Carencro one afternoon. Little did he know, that in just a few months, he would become a frequent visitor of our clinic and an unforgettable therapy patient. After waking up one November morning with a terrible […]

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Success Story: Ms. Joan B.

Ms. Joan arrived at Bayou Chateau Nursing Center following multiple hospitalizations.  These hospitalizations resulted in cognitive decline, generalized muscle weakness, and increased dependency on caregivers. “When I got here I couldn’t walk or hardly do anything.  It was like I was in limbo,”  says Ms. Joan. Although Ms. Joan had a long way to go, she

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How to handle stress in the ever-changing healthcare industry

With words like eviction notice and budget cuts plaguing the news this year, healthcare professionals are experiencing added stress to an already stressful work environment.  Administrators in nursing homes are often in a high-stakes decision-making role, making decisions at every level, from food vendors to patient care, in order to keep operations running smoothly. According to a recent study, health care providers

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Occupational Therapy Helps Patient Living With Multiple Sclerosis

How occupational therapy helps MS patients? When symptoms of multiple sclerosis inhibit the performance of the following activities, occupational therapy can be very beneficial. Activities of daily living — Self-feeding, dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting Home management tasks — Meal prep/cooking, cleaning, laundry Work-related tasks — Due to cognitive issues, fatigue, or physical impairment, such

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Celebrating 15 Years: Words from Our Team Members: Owner, Stephen Van Hook

In celebration of 15 years as partner in rehabilitation, Therapy Center is recognizing our team members, patients, and business partners who have grown with us. Please take time to watch what one of the founders of Therapy Center has to say about the core values and priorities of our business. “Our primary focus is to provide

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Celebrating 15 Years: Those who have been with us since the beginning

“The many patients, families, and communities we serve around the state have a strong connection to our Therapy Center team because we focus on compassion, patience, and communication, which have been invaluable to the success of our company.” Stephen Van Hook, Owner/PT We are honored to be celebrating 15 years as a rehabilitation partner for

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STOP THE THERAPY CAP: 20 YEARS IS ENOUGH

What is the “Therapy Cap”? Under the Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 Congress placed an annual cap on rehabilitation services under Medicare. The therapy cap amount for 2017 is $1,980 for outpatient physical therapist and speech-language pathology services combined. There is a separate $1,980 cap for outpatient occupational therapy services. See FAQs about the

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Celebrating 15 Years: Words from Our Team Members: Elisha Duhon, EVP of Clinic Operations

In celebration of 15 years as partner in rehabilitation, Therapy Center is recognizing our team members, patients, and business partners who have grown with us. Please take some time to watch what one of our team members has to say about her experience as a Therapy Center employee. In 2002, four therapists came together with

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Change the statistics: Stroke Awareness

In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, Therapy Center would like to share important details and information regarding prevention and surviving strokes. Did You Know? According to the American Stroke Association, it is predicted that 55,000 more women than men will suffer a stroke this year! Statistics provided by the association regarding stroke include: Stroke

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