Geriatric Rehabilitation Resource
for Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
College of Allied Health
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Rehabilitation
Resources, the Department of Rehabilitation Science's
Clinical Practice
in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Low Vision Rehabilitation,
Participates
in the State Conference on Aging.
Balance, Falls,
and Dizziness Clinic
Oklahoma City
This clinic
is for people who want to prevent a fall, improve balance, or reduce dizziness.
Our physical therapists, Lisa Riolo, PhD, PT, NCS, and Kay Ahaus, MS, PT,
have at least 20 years of experience and specialize in vestibular rehabilitation.
We evaluate and treat people who have had a history of falls, inner ear
disorders, BPPV, gait abnormalities, and balance impairments. We accept
Medicare and Medicaid.
Patients
and health care providers can call the Balance, Falls, and Dizziness Clinic
at 405-271-2866 for information and appointments.
Geriatric
Fall Evaluation and Prevention Clinic
Oklahoma City
The
purpose of this clinic is to provide community elders (65 years and older)
and health care providers with an interdisciplinary resource for fall
evaluation and prevention and recommendations to manage multi-sensory
balance disorders.
Patients referred to the clinic are interviewed and evaluated by a team of health professionals with advanced knowledge in geriatrics. The team of caring professionals includes physical therapists, geriatricians (physicians specializing in geriatric care), social workers, audiologists, and pharmacologists. Recommendations are made to patients and referring practitioners to reduce fall risk.
Patients and health care providers can call the Senior Health Center at 405-271-3050 for information and appointments.
Low
Vision Clinic, Oklahoma City
The low vision clinic includes occupational therapy services to improve function in individuals with low vision. This clinic is held in conjunction with the ophthalmology department within the Dean A. McGee Eye Institute.
Patients and health care providers can call 271-6060 for information and appointments.
Memory
Loss and Dementia Clinic
Oklahoma City
The Memory Loss and Dementia Clinic is a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, neurologists, geriatricians, psychiatrists, and nurses to assure the correct diagnosis is made and appropriate long-term management is provided for patients with memory loss and dementia. The team thoroughly evaluates the symptoms, obtains needed laboratory and imaging studies, and recommends appropriate medical treatment and long-term management suited to the individual and family needs.
Patients
and health care providers can call 271-3635 for information and appointments.
Geriatric
Assessment Clinic
Tulsa
The purpose of this clinic is to identify community-dwelling elders at risk for frailty and to provide comprehensive examinations and referrals by geriatricians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, social workers, and nurses.
If we can
assist you in any way, please contact us!
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