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fter a loved one experiences a debilitating illness or injury such as a stroke, hip fracture or spinal cord injury, where you choose to do rehabilitation will make a difference in their independence and quality of life. However, most people don’t begin their research until they’re in the hospital and are faced with the life-changing decision. With many types of health care facilities, the below tips can help you compare availability of services, personnel, approach to delivery of patient care and patient outcomes.
REHABILITATION FACILITIES AND NURSING HOMES ARE DIFFERENT The amount of intensive therapy hours provided at each type of facility varies. Be sure to ask important questions before making your choice such as: •
How much therapy will the patient receive?
