Skilled Rehabilitation Services

Lutheran SeniorLife provides one of the finest comprehensive rehabilitation programs in the region. Rehabilitation services at Lutheran SeniorLife facilities can help you work to gain independence, recover lost function and adapt to any lasting limitations. The goal is to help you regain the highest level of function and independence. A rehabilitation team works to bridge the transition from the hospital to the home and community. The emphasis of our rehabilitation programs is on the restoration of mobility and function, so that the individual may return to an abundant lifestyle as quickly and independently as possible. The rehabilitation professionals at Lutheran SeniorLife are members of our full time staff. Their tenure and longevity in our ministry far exceeds the industry standard. Rehabilitation Resources Physical Therapy - Exercises that target joint mobility, strength, endurance and balance form a prescription of therapy that helps the individual improve function and safety. The physical therapist focuses treatment on reducing pain, preventing injury and providing education to sustain function. Occupational Therapy - A range of activities are practiced to help the individual regain the ability to perform the functions they need for independent living such as household and personal care tasks. When impairments limit function, the occupational therapist works to develop creative solutions and provide resources to optimize independence. Speech Therapy - When swallowing or speech function is impaired as a result of injury or a neurological condition, the speech language pathologist works with the individual to improve function and learn strategies for safe swallowing or effective communication.