Post Hospital Recovery: The Vital Role of Short-Term Rehabilitation
Even a short stay in a hospital can lead to a significant need for support at home. Post-hospital recovery for many seniors requires a step in between through the use of short-term rehabilitation. It provides an opportunity to build strength and confidence, minimizing the risks of falls or other health complications when returning home.
Short-term rehabilitation provides a crucial level of support to ensure smooth and effective recovery processes. With some help, you can reduce the risk of further medical needs.
Understanding Short-Term Rehabilitation
Short-term rehabilitation at Menno Haven is a comprehensive process designed to provide personalized support where you need it the most. Specifically, it provides 24/7 medical care or therapeutic service to help you recover and give your body time to heal.
Many people benefit from short-term rehab. That includes those who:
- Suffered a recent hospital stay
- Were confined to a bed for more than a few days in a row
- Suffered a serious injury
- Just had surgery
The type of care provided can be customized to meet your individual needs, including:
- Physical therapy: A process that enables improved muscular function and structural health to help your body to work properly.
- Speech therapy: Often helpful in those who have suffered a stroke, speech therapy can improve communication ability and help with swallowing and food consumption.
- Medical supervision: Many people need help with medical care due to wound care, new medications, or other levels of supportive treatment.
- Occupational therapy: Relearning to do the tasks you need to do for yourself around your home, such as dressing, making coffee, and handling at-home tasks, can be completed with some support.
The length and duration of short-term rehab programs are very flexible. Some people may only need a week to build confidence and stamina. Others require a few weeks. The length of a stay for short-term rehabilitation is often several weeks, though your doctors and your confidence can play a role in that process.
The Benefits of Short-Term Rehabilitation
Why incorporate short-term rehabilitation into your recovery plans?
- It accelerates recovery and improves outcomes.
- It may reduce the risk of hospital readmission, keeping you home longer.
- Increases independence and quality of life for those facing a longer road to recovery.
- Short-term rehabilitation also provides mental and emotional support as you go through this often-challenging part of recovery from illness or injury.
- A smooth transition back home minimizes injury and illness risks.
Menno Haven’s Short-Term Rehabilitation Services
In the right environment, short-term rehabilitation is a positive, protective service designed to help you return to your life. At Menno Haven, you benefit in numerous ways.
- State-of-the-art facilities: At the core, you need support and the right tools to help you. At Menno Haven, that’s available at the highest level possible.
- Therapy support: With a therapy gym incorporating the latest technologies and solutions, you can feel good and access the most innovative strategies. That includes Alter-G, our anti-gravity treadmill.
- Beauty around you: A therapy courtyard with bountiful floral paintings and stunning outdoor features makes the emotional well-being aspect of your recovery process.
- Excellent food: We use locally sourced ingredients packed with nutrients and menu options that fit your dietary needs and what you like to eat.
- Experienced staff: Our staff has the experience and dedication you or your loved ones need. Our rehabilitation team is compassionate and the ultimate in professionals.
- Comprehensive care: The holistic approach to rehabilitation here includes the physical, emotional, and social support you need.
Finding Your Way Forward
At Menno Haven, you have access to the care you need in an environment you’ll enjoy participating in after your hospital stay. Our commitment to providing exceptional rehabilitation services makes us the ideal choice for short-term rehabilitation.