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Resident Testimonials
“I want to Thank You All for taking good care of my Dad! While in Pratt visiting my folks, families & friends, it was a pleasure to have come in contact with each of you! You all have shown your care & compassion, not only to my Dad but all other patients as well! I know in my heart & soul, my Dad (Raymond) adores & appreciates each & every one! Kudos to all of you! Again, Thank You!!!”
With Appreciation!
Kelly B. Rauhut, Gardnerville, NV.
“Since you have started the new menus, the food has been great! Sometimes when they offer desserts, I just think, ‘This is amazing!’ Some of the people working here are darn good. When I see them coming, I get a twinkle in my eye. They are that good.”
Carlos Polk, Ed.S.
Pratt Public Schools Administrator, Ret. |
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Rehabilitation
Services
Authors:
Jeff Sanborn, Rachel Bleyen, Deb May
Pratt Rehabilitation & Residence Center provides physical,
occupational, and speech rehabilitation services.
These services are provided by Pratt Regional
Medical Center, a team of licensed or registered
therapists committed to enhancing the quality
of life by reshaping lost abilities and teaching
new skills. These therapeutic services are designed
to maximize the functional capabilities of our
patients and residents.
PHYSICAL
THERAPY
Our
physical therapists provide evaluations and set
up a restorative plan to help improve mobility,
decrease pain, and improve strength and endurance,
related to a wide variety of diagnoses. Residents
are helped in regaining prior level of functioning
for optimal independence in returning home or
in the nursing home setting.
Treatments
may include recommendations for:
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Mobility and transfer training
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Ambulation
with or without assistive device
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Strength
and endurance training
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Stretching
program to improve range of motion
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Balance
and coordination activities
OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY
Our
occupational therapists help residents who need
specialized assistance in learning skills to enable
them to be as independent as possible. Wheel chair
assessments and seating needs are often addressed
to improve comfort level for the residents.
Treatments
may include recommendations for:
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Daily living skills training and exercise
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Static
or dynamic splinting
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Adaptive
equipment
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Environmental
adaptations
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Visual/perceptual
compensation techniques
SPEECH
THERAPY
Our
speech language pathologist provides evaluations
for language, voice, articulation, and fluency
disorders, as well as addressing swallowing disorders.
Treatments
may include recommendations for:
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Cognitive functioning (orientation and problem
solving)
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Swallowing
disorders (chewing difficulties, coughing, choking)
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Language
(understanding what is being communicated)
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Speech
and voice (strengthening oral musculature, improving
slurred speech)
The rehabilitation team works with the entire PRRC
staff to assure that each resident has the opportunity
to reach their highest level of independence. |
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