Physical, speech and occupational therapists working with our patients also provide rehabilitation services to patients in Life Care's nursing centers. Therefore, when patients are discharged to home but still need rehabilitation services, they can work with their same therapists toward their goal of maximum independence.
Physical therapy
After surgery of an extended illness, patients often require physical therapy to help them regain strength and mobility. Instruction in using walkers, transferring from the bed to a wheelchair, and implementing home exercise programs are examples of the services provided by physical therapists.
Occupational therapy
Patients may need occupational therapy to improve their function of tasks such as dressing, bathing or eating after an injury or illness. By using rehabilitation techniques and training patients in the use of special equipment, occupational therapists can help patients achieve greater independence.
Speech therapy
Patients with communication or swallowing disorders, which are commonly the result of traumas such as surgery or stroke, often require speech therapy. This therapy discipline helps retrain patients in breathing, swallowing and muscle control.
Infusion therapy
Infusion therapy is the intravenous (IV) administration of medications and nutrition, including fluid replacements, chemotherapy, and antibiotics. Advances in technology allow these therapies to be administered on your own home. If you are well enough to be at home, but still need IV medication, your doctor may all home care Infusion Therapy instead of admitting you to a hospital or nursing home.
Benefits of Home Infusion Therapy
- Home Infusion is more convenient, less stressful and saves the patient time. Patients do not have to be hospitalized, admitted to a skilled facility or go to a clinic multiple time to have IV administration.
- Under the supervision of a skilled professional a patient will heal faster in the comfort of his own home.
- Life Care at Home has trained IV nurses, who work closely with your MD to administer, teach and monitor IV administration.
- Patients have a skilled professional available 24 hours a day to respond to questions and complications.