During rehabilitation, an individual works with a team of providers trained to help the elderly manage disabling injuries and illness.

Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist

• Evaluates mobility, range of motion and endurance

• Helps normalize motion, balance, strength, flexibility and coordination; reduce pain; and improve sensation and overall fitness

• Advises how to adapt homes to be safe and accessible

• Maximizes independence by teaching impaired individuals how to walk, transfer, and position comfortably and safely

• Educates how to protect joints, conserve energy, use assistive devices and prostheses, and prevent deterioration in physical function

• Provides opportunities to develop and improve living skills.

Speech and Language Pathologist

• Diagnoses and treats problems associated with speaking and writing, reasoning, problem solving, and swallowing.

Rehabilitation Nurse/Restorative Nurse

• Supports patient through education and care, to encourage highest level of function possible.