What types of rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech therapy) are available for patients at
I’ve been wondering about this a lot lately. My dad had a mild stroke a few months ago, and while he’s been doing better, the hospital recommended continuing rehab at home. We’ve already done a few sessions of physical therapy, but they also mentioned occupational and speech therapy might help, depending on his progress. Honestly, it’s all a bit overwhelming, trying to figure out what’s actually available for home treatment and what would be most helpful for him right now. I’d love to hear from someone who’s been through this or has some advice.
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Hey, I totally get where you're coming from. We went through something similar with my aunt after her hip surgery. What helped us a lot was finding home care agencies near you in Feasterville-Trevose that actually offer all three types of rehab: physical, occupational, and speech therapy. It made a huge difference having professionals come to the house instead of stressing her out with clinic visits. It’s more personal and easier to stay consistent. I’d say definitely explore all three options—it’s surprising how much even minor speech therapy can improve communication and confidence, especially after something like a stroke.
That's great advice about the in-home services. Did you have any issues with insurance coverage for multiple types of therapy? I'm worried about the costs adding up
Insurance can definitely be tricky with multiple therapies but most plans cover medically necessary rehab services. The key is getting proper documentation from the doctors about why each type is needed. Speaking of records and insurance, I was actually researching how different types of treatment history affect coverage and found some useful information at https://unitedrecoveryproject.com/rehab-blog/does-going-to-rehab-go-on-your-record/ about medical privacy and record keeping. It's good to understand what information gets shared between providers and insurance companies
Just stumbled across this thread while browsing and thought I’d say something. Even if you’re not currently dealing with recovery or rehab, it’s really interesting to see how many options are out there now for in-home care. Makes you think about how much more support people can get without having to move into a facility. Honestly, good to know this stuff exists.