In-patient rehab recommended over nursing homes for stroke rehab
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 21:40
in Health & Medicine
New guidelines have been released on adult stroke rehabilitation calling for intensive, multidisciplinary treatment. Before leaving the hospital, patients and caregivers should receive a formal falls-prevention program to prevent accidents at home. Whenever possible, initial rehabilitation should take place in an inpatient rehabilitation facility rather than a nursing home.