I wanted to take this opportunity to share with others the great experience and outcome my mother had at RIOSA this past fall. She is 81 and had a very bad hip fracture that resulted in her being non-weight bearing for 6 weeks. She spent 3 weeks at RIOSA learning how to safely transfer and walk with a walker so we could take her home. It was tough watching her struggle but the encouragement and support of the therapists nurses, doctors and staff was amazing. I was in an out frequently and was always greeted with warm smiles and offers to update me on my mother's progress. I also found the ability to communicate with my case manager by email helpful so I could provide feedback to the therapists and nurses from my observations when taking Mom out for a therapeutic day pass. The dedication and team work to get my mother home by Thanksgiving worked. In fact, in her first follow-up appointment with her ortho surgeon, he confirmed the success of her stay. He said she was about 6 months ahead of the recovery they expected her to make in the first month post surgery. My mom fell October 17th, and has been at home with home health since November 22. She has done well but now needs to go back because she has weakened and loss some length in the affected leg. I know going back this second time will help her gain strength and stamina so she can continue her progress when she returns home. I recommend this team without hesitation! Special thanks to Dr. Rana, Diana Cook, CM, the many therapists and nurses that helped... and Linda Hart and Scott Butcher, who came by to personally check on my mother more than once during her stay. All the best to this incredible rehab team! I'm looking forward to seeing them all again and especially the progress my mom will make this second time!\r
Donna Torbet\r
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