Many times after a hospital stay related to an illness or injury, individuals can be in a weakened condition and may require some additional strength training before returning home. This workshop will help you to understand the importance and impact that short-term rehabilitation has on the recovery process and how it can enhance your independence following a hospital stay.
Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to answer the following questions:
- What is short-term rehabilitation and why are these services needed?
- How will I know if I need short-term rehabilitation?
- How do I find the best short-term rehabilitation center for my needs?
- What types of treatments and services are offered?
- What is a typical length of stay?
- How is successful recovery defined?
- What happens after I go home?
Speakers- Steve Hopkins, Vice President, Home & Community Based Services, Evangelical Homes of Michigan, and Annie Dust, MA, CCC, SLP, Rehabilitation Director, The Redies Center for Rehabilitation & Healthy Living~Evangelical Home