Welcome to wisdom

wisdom specialises in home based life and living assessments completed by specialist NZ registered Occupational Therapists in Otago, to identify the issues impacting on independence. We will work with you and your loved one to develop personalised plans to assist with positive lifestyle changes that are important, to regain or maintain independence at home.

We offer a quality service by providing comprehensive and professional assessments at home or in the community, to identify the issues impacting on your independence and lifestyle choices.

wisdom is all about choice and maximising independence; combining our expertise and your knowledge, we will identify a range of solutions to enable you to stay well and active at home and in the community.

wisdom focuses on what you want; on positive lifestyle changes to facilitate enjoyment and satisfaction in activities that have meaning and are valued.

wisdom provides this service to adults at any stage of life and level of ability.

About Us

Rosemary Pullar is a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist with over ten years experience as an Occupational Therapist in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Rosemary has held Management, Occupational Therapy Team Leader and Clinical Council positions within District Health Boards nationwide, and is a registered provider for the Southern Primary Health Organisation.

Our Services

Our comprehensive assessments, completed by registered Occupational Therapists, will focus on everyday activities and may include;

  • The physical layout of the environment; including access into and out of a building, bathroom or vehicle.
  • Physical health and fitness in relation to getting tasks done, such as meal preparation and shopping.
  • Your mood, anxiety levels and memory; using formal or informal assessments.
  • Socialisation and participation in hobbies and interests, including going out into the community.

Specialist Elder Support

Are you unable to assist a parent or elderly family member through a period of significant change?

Have they become less mobile around the house, or perhaps struggling to cope with a major life event? Perhaps a recent discharge from hospital?

We can help
It's our business to provide peace of mind for concerned sons and daughters.
We will work with you and your loved one to develop a personalised plan to assist with getting them back on track.
wisdom is a local company committed to putting our clients at the centre of everything that we do.

We will handle all the detailsCombining our expertise with your knowledge we will move towards increasing or maintaining safety and independence at home and in the community.

Our Solutions

wisdom will put together a tailored individualised proposal, sourcing interventions from a wide range of support and service options and health professionals we have access to;

  • Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Nurses
  • Builders and tradesmen for housing modifications, such as wet area showers, home security
  • Assistive equipment retailers for specialised mattresses, chairs and aids
  • Companionship and assistance services
  • Social organisations and clubs
  • Specialised community transport providers
  • Specialist legal advisors

Education

wisdom is pleased to be able to offer group education work-shops, presentations and in-service training by arrangement, covering subjects including but not limited to;

  • wisdom: Facilitating positive choices
  • Grief and Loss in Later Life
  • Anxiety management
  • Stress management
  • Assertiveness

Engaging wisdom

When a referral is received an Occupational Therapist will make contact to arrange a visit to complete a comprehensive assessment at home or in the community.

You may choose to have a family member or friend present at this time.

On completion of the home visit and assessment, the Occupational Therapist will formulate a proposal. You will receive the written proposal promptly for your consideration.

Fees are set by arrangement in relation to complexity and location. For a no obligation confidential discussion, contact Rosemary today.

Education presentations and workshops by negotiation.

wisdom is not contracted to government (DHB, MoH, or ACC) for the provision of funded services but we are able to source various alternative funding streams, if you are eligible.

Contact

Appointments can be arranged directly by contacting Rosemary on:

t. 03 4774147
m. 0272334734
e. rosemary at wisdom dot net dot nz

Weekend or after hours appointments may be arranged by agreement.

For Health Professionals and Service providers please fill out our referral form - download here.

If you would just like to ask about how wisdom can help you, give Rosemary a call on the either of the numbers above.