Rehabilitation is an ambitious goal for health-care providers who hope the change the lives of the nearly 50 million Americans with disabilities.
With National Rehabilitation Week (Sept. 17-23) here, we offer these rehab essentials:
- Most Americans will require a least one rehabilitation session at some point in their lives.
- Rehabilitation is an integral part of health care.
- Rehabilitation is individualized so every patient can progress at his or her ability level.
- Rehabilitation can lengthen life, improve the quality of life and reduce subsequent illness.
- Statistics show that medical rehabilitation improves lives and saves money. For every $1 spent on rehab care, it is estimated that $11 is saved on long-term disability costs. People in rehabilitation programs of care are able to regain productivity and return to work, school and independent living.
- Independence gained or retained through rehabilitation is priceless.
Hartford Healthcare Rehabilitation Network, a not-for-profit member of Hartford HealthCare, offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, sports medicine and health & wellness programs. Please call 860.696.2500 or click here for more information.