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The Importance of Speech Therapy for Short Term Rehab Patients

Speech therapy plays a vital role in the rehabilitation journey of seniors, particularly those recovering from strokes or living with neurological conditions. At the Methodist Home, we work with patients to improve communication, cognitive function, and swallowing ability. The importance of speech therapy for short term rehab patients is its contribution to the overall healing

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Pet Interaction Can Benefit Short Term Rehabilitation Patients

How Pet Interaction Can Benefit Short Term Rehabilitation Patients

Having access to pet interaction can offer a variety of benefits for short term rehabilitation patients, helping to bring joy and healing during a challenging time. During this period of transitional care, patients are often missing their own family pets while they anxiously await their return home.  Understanding Pet Interaction Animals such as dogs, cats,

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Communication between Patients

Communication between Patients, Families, and Healthcare Providers During Short Term Rehab

Effective communication plays a crucial role in achieving positive outcomes and ensuring patient satisfaction and success during their short term rehab stay. Ensuring that communication flows smoothly is a powerful way to enhance the overall experience for patients, families, and healthcare providers while forming a foundation of understanding, trust, and collaboration during each patient’s short

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Exploring Subacute Rehabilitation: What You Need to Know

Subacute rehabilitation plays a crucial role in helping individuals regain strength and independence after an illness, injury, or surgery. At the Methodist Home, our subacute rehabilitation program is designed to provide thorough and personalized care to our short-term guests while we guide them on the path to recovery. So, what do you need to know

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How the Mind-Body Connection Supports Short Term Rehab Success

For patients receiving short term rehabilitation services, the mind-body connection emerges as a powerful force, intertwining mental and physical well-being to support overall healing. Recognizing this intricate link is essential in rehabilitation, where patients are on an often challenging journey to restore their health and functionality. By harnessing this connection through mindful practices and holistic

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Photo of a short term rehab patient during an amputee rehabilitation session with his two therapists, they are helping him stand up from a wheelchair by supporting him with a grab bar for assistance.

Amputee Rehabilitation and the Power of Prosthetic Training

Losing a limb can be a life-altering experience that impacts both physical and emotional well-being. At the Methodist Home, we understand the challenges faced by amputees and offer specialized rehabilitation programs to help them recover and adjust to their new reality. Our amputee rehabilitation program takes a holistic approach, addressing both the physical and emotional

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Short term rehab patient during a therapy session at skilled nursing facility

Receive Multiple Services within One Skilled Nursing Facility

Each short term patient’s needs during a skilled nursing facility rehab stay are different, but one thing they all have in common is the need for multiple services and providers to help them regain the strength and independence they need to return home. Short stay rehab patients who recover at the Methodist Home appreciate the

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The Role of Family During a Short Term Rehab Stay

Short term rehab is a common treatment for patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery. The role of family during short term rehab plays a crucial role in providing emotional support, communication, physical assistance, and advocacy during this time. The role of family during a patient’s short term rehab stay can help patients recover more

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