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Who May Benefit?
Persons who have experienced a stroke may benefit from rehabilitation services to address effects and develop a plan to treat:
- Loss of coordination
- Spasticity
- Sensory loss or visual/perception problems
- Cognitive problems (memory, problem solving, etc.)
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Aphasia (difficulty communicating)
- Incontinence of bowel or bladder
- Weakness
Our Goals
The trans-disciplinary team will develop an individualized treatment plan to help the patient become as independent as possible in the activities of daily living, including mobility and homemaking skills, and facilitate re-entry into the home and community. Specific goals may include:
- Increasing physical and cognitive function to the maximum level possible.
- Improving the individual’s functional communication abilities.
- Ensuring maximum mobility and safety with adaptive equipment as necessary.
- Increasing independence in self-care skills and homemaking levels to their maximum.
- Providing a knowledge or available community resources to smooth the transition to home and community.
Patient Participation
The patient’s role becomes that of an active participant in learning how actions, choices an attitudes affect the neurological condition and learning techniques to manage the condition.
Communication with the Referral Source
The therapy staff is experienced in working with physicians, discharge planners, and medical case managers. Progress reports are provided as requested.
To make a Referral
If you believe a person may benefit from our services, please telephone us. A member of our staff will perform an assessment at no charge. Patients and their families may also ask their physician or hospital social workers to initiate a referral. Admission is by physician’s order only.
Contact Number: 719-589-8100
Last Modified:
March 21, 2009 3:17 PM
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