Consultation

Rehabilitative:

As approved by your physician and insurance, our experienced rehabilitative specialists provide in-home evaluations around home safety, medical equipment, motion exercises, and more.

Our team consistently monitors specific areas that may indicate if a patient is a candidate for physical therapy, occupational therapy and/or speech therapy. Common symptoms our nurses monitor are:

  • Ambulation (has a new device, gait abnormality, recent orthopedic surgery)
  • Ascending / descending stairs
  • Balance / history of falls / stumbles or tips while walking
  • Weakness or deconditioning
  • Cardio-pulmonary (pre/post-surgery, endurance issues, activity modification, energy conservation)
  • Dressing – grooming
  • Bathing
  • Feeding / meal preparation
  • Swallowing
  • Aphasia

Palliative Care and Hospice Consultations

Under the umbrella of Lawrence Community Health Services, Jansen Hospice and Palliative care staff are available to provide consultation assisting patients, families and medical teams with the decision focusing on care that addresses symptom management vs. curative treatment. Hospice is not just for cancer patients; it is end of life care for patients with any terminal illness like heart failure, COPD, kidney disease, strokes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and more.

My Lawrence Home Care of Westchester nurse cared for me for two weeks following my hip revision surgery. She was very professional, personable, caring and knowledgeable in her care for me. She knew exactly what to look for after hip surgery and even followed up her concerns of the wound with the Columbia Orthopedic Team. What is more, she gave me helpful tips on doing every day chores and advised what not to do to re-injure the hip following surgery. I would recommend Lawrence Home Care of Westchester to anybody requiring physical therapy following surgery.

— Barbara