Hello, I am Phyllis’ daughter, Carol. These people who take care of her are Earth Angels. She is impatient, but they are very kind to her and very understanding of her. Tonight, she wanted to be put down to sleep, right now! They were so patient with her and gentle. When they were putting her to bed, I saw her wink at them. That was so wonderful to see. That meant she liked them and in her way she appreciated them. That just about made me cry; it was so beautiful. She is saying she is happy. These people are making her happy. This is such a relief to our family. We cannot thank you enough. You are Earth Angels. Bless you all. I can sleep well. Thank you.

Patient Profile: 

After a serious accident, Kathleen was admitted to the hospital. She was was severely injured with several broken bones that required surgery. Post-surgery, Kathleen was unable to walk or transfer and was in need of rehabilitation and nursing care before returning home.

Post-acute Need:

Kathleen, 74, lives on her own and gardens extensively. She required physical and occupational therapy to help get her strong enough to transfer and walk on her own. She was in severe pain and had surgical incisions that required care.

Post-acute Stay:

At the center, the interdisciplinary team created a care plan to help Kathleen meet her goals. The nursing team helped Kathleen manager her pain and taught her about caring for her incisions. The therapy team helped Kathleen work on strengthening, balance and range of motion so she would feel confident returning home. The team did a home assessment to ensure Kathleen was confident in her ability to get around on her own.

Back to Active:

"When I first arrived I wasn't able to do much on my own. It was important to me to be able to get around independently since I was doing everything for myself before my accident. I am now stronger and more flexible and able to walk on my own safely." - Kathleen

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