Preparing to leave a skilled nursing facility involves more than choosing a discharge date. Patients and families also need to consider how medications, mobility, therapy, personal care, and other recovery needs will be managed once professional support is no longer available around the clock.
Edenbrook Edina provides skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, and long-term care. Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as care related to orthopedic recovery, stroke, post-surgical needs, and medically complex conditions.
For someone returning home after rehabilitation, the skills practiced during therapy often become part of everyday life. Walking safely from one room to another, getting dressed, using the bathroom, preparing simple meals, or following prescribed exercises may all require additional planning during the early stages of the transition.
Families can prepare by asking what level of assistance is still appropriate and whether any equipment or home modifications are recommended. They should also review the patient’s current medication list and make sure follow-up appointments and continued rehabilitation services are understood.
It can be helpful to approach the return home gradually. Recovery may involve good days and more difficult days, and progress does not always happen at the same pace. A realistic routine that allows time for both activity and rest can help the individual continue working toward greater independence.
Read the full article here for more information on creating a practical transition plan for the move from skilled nursing back home.
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