Jim, an 88 year old decorated WWII veteran suffered a stroke on his birthday, tail-spinning a happy celebration into a frightening, near-fatal experience. In the days following, Jim’s wife, Gloria, and daughter, Natalie, rarely left his side in the hospital room. Two days had passed since the stroke and Natalie left her mom in Jim’s hospital room in a quest …
Medical Professionals’ Application, Stroke – Jim’s Story
Because of a stroke (Left CVA), Jim was sent to Valley View Rehab Center for 2 months including rehabilitation by Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy. Based on Tug (Timed up and Go balance Test), Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration in Balance (mCTSB), PT increased his walking balance from a Moderate Fall Risk to a Low Fall Risk. Occupational Therapy …
Activity/Therapeutic Recreation, Stroke – Jim’s Story
The initial assessment by the Activity Director, Marie, at Valley View Rehab discovered Jim’s love of history, that he was a WWII veteran, his affinity for playing cards (Rummy, Go Fish, Checkers), and his need for social interactions. Motivational Interviewing was key in revealing his strongest yearnings, which included returning home to his lovely wife, Gloria, and to experience more …
Senior’s & Their Caregivers, Stroke – Jim’s Story
Jim discharged home from Valley View Nursing Facility where he received skilled Rehab, including Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy two months for stroke recovery. When he initially arrived, he refused to get out of bed, even for meals. In therapy, they discovered he could still play Checkers in standing with the magnetic vertical checkerboard and adaptive Large Magnetic Checkers. His …
Mary’s Dementia Walker
STEADI coordinates well with the goals of value-based health care, better rehab outcomes, and decrease medical costs. Therefore, the quadruple aim is achieved. It has a multitude of evidenced based research. I’ve used STEADI successfully for 15 years. It is fun and easy to use! EXCITING TIMES! October 2019 U.S. Senate Committee on Aging report: https://www.aging.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/SCA_Falls_Report_2019.pdf How is your state …
Henry’s Dementia Walker
STEADI coordinates well with the goals of value-based health care, better rehab outcomes, and decrease medical costs. Therefore, the quadruple aim is achieved. It has a multitude of evidenced based research. I’ve used STEADI successfully for 15 years. It is fun and easy to use! EXCITING TIMES! October 2019 U.S. Senate Committee on Aging report: https://www.aging.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/SCA_Falls_Report_2019.pdf How is your state …