Rehabilitation and Therapy

As people grow older, the ability of their bodies and immune systems to cope with injuries, illnesses, and surgery declines, necessitating rehabilitation programs for the senior population. According to the World Health Organization, over 2.4 billion people in various countries need rehabilitation to restore their quality of life. However, only half have access to rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and nursing homes.

At the Breezy Hills Rehabilitation & Care Center, our specialists know the benefits of rehabilitation for seniors and people with disabilities. We provide cost-efficient services for people recovering from a brain injury and serve patients with developmental disorders or staving off the effects of progressive diseases.

If you’re wondering which program and care settings are right for you, our experts will outline the different approaches to rehabilitation below and which program will suit you best.

What Is Rehabilitation?

Rehabilitation refers to short-term and medium-term programs that help people regain their independence after an illness, disease, or injury. Some people require rehab to slow down or cope with progressive health issues such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Others only need temporary wound care and redressing after recovering from a fall.

Rehab professionals serve a broad range of clients in a senior care setting, helping them hear, see, communicate, eat, and remember things better. The various benefits of rehabilitation can last a lifetime, especially with patient adherence to sound medical advice.

Which Rehabilitation Setting Is Right for You?

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 29,000 residential care communities operate in the United States, with most offering different kinds of rehabilitation programs for their residents. Rehab can be expensive without insurance, and insurance companies are notorious for denying claims for cognitive therapy. Meanwhile, Medicare only covers rehabilitation when a patient stays three days or more in a hospital.

You can find six kinds of rehab plans from these facilities, and researching them is essential if you want the condition of an aging loved one to improve.

Physical Therapy

A physical therapist helps patients improve stability, strength, and mobility through targeted movements and exercises. Physical therapy is an excellent way to reduce chronic pain and movement dysfunction.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy helps patients perform life-sustaining activities, like bathing, dressing, and eating independently, using adaptive treatment methods.

Speech Therapy

A speech therapist will help patients communicate better by organizing their thoughts and saying things correctly.

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive rehabilitation therapies, or CRTs, improve the neurological functions of patients with a traumatic brain injury or progressive disease, such as dementia. They help patients recall events, reason more clearly, and think more logically.

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapists use ventilators and other devices to treat seniors with airway problems, such as emphysema, bronchitis, and asthma.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational rehabilitation programs help patients return to their jobs or hobbies after an injury or medical event.

Contact the Rehabilitation Experts for More Information

For more information about rehabilitation centers and therapies, email the Breezy Hills Rehabilitation & Care Center at BHadmin@Breezyhillsrehab.com, or schedule a tour of our facilities for an in-person experience. Whether you want to find speech therapy or wound care for an aging loved one, we can help.