Skilled Nursing Care: How to Stay Motivated During Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing Care: How to Stay Motivated During Rehabilitation

 

After an illness or surgery, many people no longer need hospital care but are not well enough to return home. This is when their doctor would recommend a stay at a rehabilitation center. Rehabilitation centers specialize in helping people get stronger as they recover from various surgeries, infectious diseases, and wounds.[1] During a stay at a skilled nursing care facility, patients will receive occupational, physical, and speech therapy. As patients receive these services, staying motivated can become a challenge. At Santé, our staff has the expertise to help patients stay on track and recover to the fullest. If you or a loved one is spending time at a skilled nursing care facility, here are some ways to help them stay motivated.

How to Stay Motivated During Rehabilitation

Set Clear Goals

Setting clear and attainable goals through the rehabilitation process can help people stay motivated. As they reach these goals, they can feel accomplished and ready to set new goals. Each goal should be specific so that there is no confusion. These goals can be a roadmap to recovery and finally getting home. Writing these goals down and crossing them off a list can give you a feeling of accomplishment as you work toward your recovery.

Build a Support System

Having a support system can significantly help to keep patients motivated. Having someone in your corner constantly cheering you on can give you the drive you need to continue. A support system can also assist when needed, which can help the recovery journey become even smoother.

Realize That Each Step is Important

During rehabilitation, realizing that each step is essential can help you stay motivated.
Each step brings you one step closer to your recovery goals. Even if it takes a long time, it is extremely important to see the value in your progress.

Visualize Your Future

One great way to stay motivated is to think about everything you can do once you leave the rehabilitation center. Think about rediscovering hobbies, reuniting with friends, and pursuing new goals. Keeping these things in mind will help you to stay on track.

Look for Inspiration

Seek success stories that inspire you to stay on the path to recovery. Whether reading stories about people in similar situations or talking to others, draw from others’ positive experiences and realize that you can have those same experiences, too.

Stay Mindful

Practice mindfulness to help you stay in the present moment. Deep breathing and meditation can also help reduce the stress associated with the rehabilitation process.

Be Patient

Many people become unmotivated during rehabilitation because they expect immediate progress overnight. Understand that you need to be patient and that recovery takes time. This will help you to stay motivated. Just because you can’t move as you want to right away doesn’t mean that it isn’t going to happen. It may just take longer than you had anticipated.

Also, don’t compare your journey to others at the facility. Everyone’s condition is different, and everyone will recover at a different pace. Concentrate on your recovery and what you must do to improve your condition and return home.

skilled Nursing care is Available at Santé

Santé provides skilled nursing care at its four locations in Chandler, Mesa, North Scottsdale, and Surprise, Arizona. Our short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers offer a variety of therapies and care needed to help patients recover from surgeries and different types of illnesses so they can return home. Our staff works diligently to motivate patients to regain strength and mobility and feel confident once they return home.

Patients who stay at a Santé facility not only receive excellent medical care but can also take advantage of the many amenities that Santé offers. This includes:

  • Private suites with kitchenette
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Sofa sleeper for visitors
  • Safety Assistance/Call system
  • Wi-Fi to stay in touch with loved ones

Contact us today to learn more about our facilities and programs and how we can provide the skilled nursing care you need.

 

 

Sources:

[1] https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/skilled-nursing-facility.asp

 

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