Supporting Senior Mobility and Independence
Ageing doesn’t mean losing independence it’s about staying active, safe, and confident in daily life. At The Straits Geriatric Centre, Functional Assessments help uncover challenges and create practical solutions tailored to you or your loved one’s lifestyle.
Think of it as a helpful check-in to ensure life stays as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Understanding Functional Assessments
Every senior deserves the support they need to manage daily activities with confidence and dignity. Functional Assessments focus on understanding how someone handles everyday tasks like getting dressed, preparing meals, or moving safely around the home. These evaluations aren’t about pointing out what’s wrong they’re about finding ways to make things easier and safer. By looking at physical, cognitive, and emotional factors, we design a plan that keeps independence and well-being front and center.
How Functional Assessments Work
Our process is gentle, thorough, and focused on creating a complete picture of your loved one’s needs:
Health Review We start with a conversation about health history, daily routines, and any limitations that might affect daily life.
Physical Testing Simple activities like walking, sitting, or lifting help us understand strength, balance, and overall physical ability.
Cognitive and Emotional Assessment We assess memory, decision-making, and emotional wellbeing to understand how they may impact independence.
Daily Activity Evaluation Tasks like dressing or preparing meals reveal how easily everyday activities are managed.
Safety Recommendations Suggestions like grab bars or better lighting ensure the home is safer and more supportive.
Personalised Plan We create a care plan tailored to your strengths and needs, focusing on enhancing independence and daily ease.
Follow-Up and Reassessment Progress is monitored through regular check-ins, adapting the plan to meet changing needs.
Why Choose Our Functional Assessment Service?
We believe in empowering seniors to live life on their terms.
Independence at the Forefront Our assessments help seniors feel confident managing daily tasks while supporting autonomy and safety.
Tailored Care Every recommendation is designed around your loved one’s strengths and challenges, making life more manageable.
Compassionate Support With regular follow-ups, we’re here every step of the way, ensuring progress and peace of mind for seniors and their families.
Take the First Step
Keeping your independence starts with understanding your needs. A Functional Assessment at our clinic provides the support, guidance, and care to help you or your loved one live comfortably and confidently every day.