Speech and Language - Treatment focuses on expression of needs, comprehension, and cognitive skills (thinking, memory, orientation).  

Swallowing - Patients who have difficulty swallowing food will work with speech therapy and team members to determine an appropriate diet and to strengthen the muscles involved in swallowing and teach compensatory skills to enable eating.

Bowel & Bladder Training - Following a stroke, patients often experience changes in bowel and bladder functioning. Rehabilitation nurses help manage personal care issues.

Sexual Functioning - Patients are educated on the physical functioning of their bodies, as well as the psychological aspects. Compensatory techniques are suggested to maintain sexuality.

Psychology - After a stroke, patients may experience a variety of psychological reactions, such as depression. Patients may be referred for psychological or neuropsychological testing for memory, attention, intelligence, coping or other factors.

Environmental Modifications - Video-monitored rooms and a mobile patient alert system may be used to allow monitored, unrestrained movement through the unit. An enclosed bed or other modified bedding and treatment spaces may be utilized to ensure the safety of the patient.

Behavior Management Plan - Strokes may cause a change in behavior. A behavioral conference is led by our staff psychologists to establish consistent, team-wide behavior modification approach to the patient.

Community Reintegration - Community outings are used to practice higher level mobility, endurance, and safety skills. A transitional hospital room is used to evaluate a patient’s readiness to return home, giving patients and families the opportunity to “practice” an independent living situation under the supervision of the rehabilitation team.

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