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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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Senior man sitting in chair doing leg exercise after joint replacement as part of therapy session

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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The Importance of Discharge Planning for a Successful Recovery

For short term rehabilitation patients, the road to recovery often extends beyond their hospital and skilled nursing facility stays. For patients recuperating from injury, illness, or surgery, the transition from a rehab stay to the comfort of home or assisted living must be implemented carefully to ensure patient safety and success. Discharge planning is an

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Respiratory Therapy and its Role in Short Term Rehab

Written in Collaboration with: Terrence Seymour, RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) In our ongoing commitment to providing New Yorkers with five-star short term rehabilitation services, we are excited to introduce our onsite respiratory therapist, Terrence Seymour. His passion for helping patients with respiratory therapy needs was evident in our recent conversation where he discussed the healing

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The Role of Nutrition During Recovery of a Short Term Rehab Patient

Written by Armani‑Marie​ Mendez, Registered Dietician (RD), Manager, Nutrition Care 1 Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in the recovery process of short-term rehab patients at The Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation. We take great pride in our commitment to providing quality five-star care, including our comprehensive approach to nutrition. Understanding the importance of

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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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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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What to Expect When Visiting Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation