Thuis Vitaal Nieuw-West - Ergotherapie en Valpreventie

About Thuis Vitaal Nieuw-West - Ergotherapie en Valpreventie

Thuis Vitaal offers occupational therapy in Amsterdam, focused on daily activities and living independently at home. Treatment can take place at home or at another location.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy helps with limitations in daily activities. Together, a personal treatment plan is drawn up, including instruction, training, guidance and advice on aids and home adaptations.

• Washing and dressing
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Moving around indoors
• Riding a mobility scooter
• Cycling
• Making a daily schedule
• Getting up from a chair
• Making a sandwich
• Using a computer
• Gardening

Specialisations

The practice focuses, among other things, on falls prevention, frail older people and acquired brain injury. It also provides support for various problems that can make daily activities difficult.

• Falls prevention
• Frail older people
• Acquired brain injury
• Chronic pain
• Fatigue
• Dementia
• COPD
• Mental health problems
• Parkinson’s disease

Approach and location

An introductory meeting lasts about one and a half hours. Follow-up treatments last from 30 minutes to one and a half hours; occupational therapy takes place at home in Amsterdam or at another location.

• Introductory meeting
• Treatment at home in Amsterdam
• Treatment at another location of your choice

Reimbursement and appointments

Basic health insurance covers 10 hours of occupational therapy per year. Appointments can be made by phone or email.

• 10 hours per year covered by basic health insurance
• Supplementary insurance policies may cover more hours