Rehabilitation & Therapy Services

Rehabilitation & Therapy Services

For many patients who need rehabilitative or therapeutic services, in-home care is a safe and effective alternative to placement in a rehabilitation hospital or nursing home. VNA's interdisciplinary team of physical, occupational and speech therapists, mental health nurses and home health aides work closely with physicians to administer the recommended course of therapy and assess the patient's progress. 

There are many benefits to receiving rehabilitative therapies at home with the assistance of VNA health care professionals. Remaining in the home is less disruptive to the patient and therefore more conducive to success. In addition, allowing the patient to remain independent provides motivation to follow the prescribed course of therapy and achieve optimal levels of functioning. 

Physical Therapy

For patients who are experiencing decreased mobility due to an illness, injury, stroke or orthopedic  surgery, VNA's physical therapists develop an individualized plan, working with the patient to improve strength, endurance and ambulation.

Our therapists are also trained to identify factors in the patient's environment or behavior, such as potential safety hazards or lack of proper nutrition, that would be detrimental to the rehabilitation process. Ultimately, this means better quality care for the patient and greater peace of mind for the caregiver.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is designed for patients who need assistance with daily activities after a hospital stay, injury or illness. VNA's occupational therapists develop individualized plans of care for patients to help them develop, build or regain the fine motor skills needed to be able to independently perform activites such as eating, dressing and bathing in order to safely continue living in their own home.

Speech Therapy

Sometimes after a stoke or other injury or illness, patients may have difficulty swallowing or speaking. VNA offers a licensed speech pathologist who will make an initial assessment of the patient's condition and develop a plan of therapy tailored to their individual needs, with the goal of helping the patients return to the level of functioning they enjoyed prior to suffering the injury or illness. Our speech therapists work closely with the patient to guide them through exercises and activities designed to strengthen the muscles of the mouth, neck and face in order to help them regain he ability t o speak clearly, chew and swallow.

For more information, call our toll-free Customer Center at 1-877-862-6659 to speak with one of our knowledgeable in-home care experts.