Short Stay Rehab

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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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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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The Benefits of Outdoor Activities for Short Term Rehab Patients

Outdoor activities can provide a variety of benefits for short term rehab patients during their recovery process. Nature can have a positive impact on physical and mental well-being, especially when someone is healing from surgery, illness, or injury at the Methodist Home. The Importance of Physical Activity in Rehabilitation Physical activity is a fundamental component

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Reclaim Mobility with Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Rehabilitation

One of the things we love most at the Methodist Home is helping our short term patients reclaim mobility with orthopedic and joint replacement rehabilitation. We specialize in short-term and post-acute care, ensuring that each of our short term rehab patients receives the individualized help they need to regain their strength and independence. Dedicated to

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Navigating Cardiac Rehabilitation for Heart Patients

The rehabilitation process for recovering from a cardiac event begins with the understanding of each patient’s unique needs, followed by the creation of a care plan that allows us to provide specialized care. Navigating cardiac rehabilitation for heart patients can be challenging, but our therapy, nursing, dining, and other supporting teams collaborate seamlessly to create

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Why Short Term Rehab is Important After Surgery

If you are preparing for surgery, you may consider an inpatient stay in a short-term rehab center afterward to help you regain strength so you can safely return home. While many patients can return home following surgery and opt for outpatient rehabilitation, there are several reasons why short-term rehab is important after surgery. It Allows

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