Osmosis video - Caring for clients with rehabilitation needs

After events like a stroke, an amputation, or substance abuse, clients may need rehabilitation to return to the highest possible level of physical, psychological, and emotional function. Caring for clients with rehabilitation needs can include assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and eating. They may also need help moving around their home or community.

Communication is key to providing quality care, so caregivers should always listen carefully to the person they are caring for and ask questions if they are unsure about anything. People who have experienced a traumatic event or injury may feel frightened, confused, and overwhelmed and have difficulty expressing themselves. It's important to remember that everyone responds to traumatic events and injuries in their way and that it will take time for the person to adjust and heal.