Everyday activities and the home

In-Home Occupational Therapy for Older Adults

More possibility in the everyday.

EQC’s occupational therapy focuses on older adults and the activities that matter at home: an assessment of daily activities, recommendations for home adaptations and adaptive equipment, and education for family members and caregivers.

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Overview

Begin with the things you want to do

Our occupational therapy focuses on older adults and the activities that matter at home. We offer guidance on home adaptations and education for families and caregivers.

An assessment helps identify which approaches may be appropriate. Ask our team to confirm age eligibility, service scope, and availability for the person seeking support.

What’s included

What support can include

The support that fits depends on the person, an assessment and availability. We’ll talk it through with you.

Daily activity assessment

Discuss the routines that feel difficult and the priorities for an occupational therapy assessment.

Home adaptations

Explore recommendations for environmental changes that relate to everyday activities.

Adaptive equipment

Ask about equipment recommendations based on individual needs and an assessment.

Caregiver education

Discuss guidance on assisting with activities, using equipment, and adapting the home.

What this service doesn’t include

  • Therapy for every age. Our occupational therapy focuses on older adults, so confirm age eligibility first.
  • Equipment you need to buy before calling. Recommendations follow an individual assessment.
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Getting started

How it starts

Your goals and familiar routines guide the conversation. Recommendations consider the individual and the home, with family and caregiver involvement where appropriate.

Where

EQC is based in Portland, Oregon. Call (503) 753-8551 to confirm the service is available where care would happen.

Helpful to have ready

  • The everyday help or care you’re looking for
  • The city where care would happen
  • Any program involved, such as Oregon APD or DD services
  • Who else should be part of the conversation

Please don’t send medical records or health details through the website.

Ways to pay: Oregon APD, DD and private pay
  1. Share your priorities

    Tell us which daily activities you would like to discuss.

  2. Ask about assessment

    Confirm eligibility, location, and any referral requirements.

  3. Explore the next step

    Discuss recommendations and the support appropriate to the assessment.

Questions

Questions about occupational therapy

You don’t need to have every answer before you get in touch.

Does EQC offer occupational therapy for every age?

Our occupational therapy services focus on older adults. Contact our team to confirm age eligibility before planning care for a particular person.

Do I need to buy equipment before contacting EQC?

Start by discussing your needs and the assessment process. Equipment recommendations are individual; a website cannot determine which item is appropriate.

Can a family caregiver be involved?

Caregiver training is part of our occupational therapy services. Ask our team how your family or caregiver can participate.

Is a referral or insurance authorization required?

Requirements depend on the service and payment arrangement. Confirm what is needed with EQC and your payer or program before scheduling.

Talk with our team

Talk with us about occupational therapy

Leave your name and how to reach you, and our team will get back to you. Or call us now.

Prefer to talk now? Call our main office(503) 753-8551

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What happens next

  1. Your request goes to our officeYour name and contact details are emailed to the EQC office inbox. The website itself doesn’t store them.
  2. Our team gets back to youWe contact you by phone or email, whichever you chose.
  3. We talk through your optionsTell us about the support you’re looking for. We can discuss services, your location, paying through Oregon APD, DD or private pay, and any assessment needed.