Introducing Centennial Post Acute (Formerly Prestige Care and Rehabilitation of Anchorage)

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Setting Realistic Stroke Rehabilitation Goals 

Recovering from a stroke can be challenging. Individuals will deal with physical, emotional, and daily living difficulties that they must overcome. Everyday routines like dressing, walking, and speaking can now require additional effort. 

Setting realistic stroke rehabilitation goals can make recovery more manageable and less stressful. At Centennial Post Acute in Anchorage, AK, our stroke rehabilitation team offers individualized care so residents can work towards meaningful progress. 

Why Are Realistic Stroke Rehabilitation Goals Important? 

Each person’s brain is affected differently by a stroke. So, recovery should be tailored to that individual’s unique rehabilitation requirements. Some people will need help with balance and mobility. Others may need assistance with communication or memory skills. 

At Centennial Post Acute, our rehabilitation team will identify priorities for each patient and measure progress throughout the healing journey. We focus on smaller milestones rather than major achievements.  

Setting realistic stroke rehabilitation goals can keep the resident motivated and help the person recognize small improvements. Our goal is to keep the person positively moving towards recovery. 

How We Create Stroke Recovery Goals 

Our team will create stroke rehabilitation goals after we assess the resident’s current medical condition, abilities, difficulties, and personal priorities. We will consider the following factors: 

Assess Current Abilities 

Our rehabilitation team needs to understand how the stroke has affected the residents. We’ll look at the following: 

  • Movement 
  • Strength 
  • Communication ability 
  • Cognition 
  • Memory 
  • Coordination 
  • How perform daily activities 

Determine Goals 

Residents often have goals that matter most to them. Determining priorities can ensure that our team focuses on the most pertinent outcomes. 

Lay Out Milestones 

It’s unrealistic to try and tackle large goals in the beginning. We’ll break these into smaller, manageable steps to make it easier to identify progress. 

Review Progress and Adjust as Needed 

Throughout the rehabilitation process, we will review how much progress the individual has made. We will then make adjustments based on how well the resident is doing, changing needs, and any medical advice. 

What Types of Rehabilitation Are Available? 

At Centennial Post Acute, we offer the following types of stroke recovery rehabilitation: 

  • Physical therapy: This type of therapy helps improve strength, balance, coordination, movement, and walking. 
  • Occupational therapy: This helps with everyday daily living activities like dressing, bathing, grooming, and eating. 
  • Speech therapy: Our team will work with the residents to improve issues related to communication, language, and swallowing. 

Why Entrust Your Loved One to Centennial Post Acute 

Choosing the right rehabilitation facility is one of the most important steps on the road to recovery. Centennial Post Acute has been a respected skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Anchorage, AK, for many years. 

We offer stroke rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Contact us today so we can answer your questions. Or schedule a tour to see our community in person.