My mother-in-law has dementia and recently suffered a stroke. She’s in a rehab facility currently that does not specialize in providing rehab for dementia stroke patients. They remark that while she is progressing in her PT sessions, she’s having some difficulty in understanding or retaining the instructions/exercises. Is anyone aware of a rehab facility that specializes in physical therapy for dementia stroke patients?
Though OT and PT is probably extremely rough if not impossible for someone with dementia or ALZ.
My mom is the same way at home. Have to tell her every time how to do something. Oh well.
Just FYI, and what to look for:
https://www.rimrehab.org/
Providence (now Ascension Providence) Hospital also provides stroke rehab in its very well staffed rehab facilities.
But these are Michigan facilities.
This provides good information on finding a stroke rehab program:
https://www.stroke.org/en/life-after-stroke/stroke-rehab/choosing-the-right-stroke-rehab-facility
and
http://www.carf.org/home/
Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) provides a link to rehab centers with stroke recovery programs:
Find a provider near you:
http://www.carf.org/providerSearch.aspx
When you contact facilities, ask if they provide stroke rehab for persons with dementia (as already addressed by NYDIL and JoAnn).