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I’m Stronger Because of American Senior Communities! Our Moving Forward program is designed for those striving to restore abilities lost due to stroke, cardiovascular difficulties, orthopedic surgery and other debilitating conditions. Programs vary in frequency and intensity and include physical, occupational and speech/ language therapies. Our goal is to return our participants home safely with the skills they need to continue life on their own terms. Please visit ASCSeniorCare.com for additional services and locations. ASCSeniorCare.com “Where caring people make the difference!” “Steven Walton admitted to Allisonville Meadows Moving Forward Rehabilitation post op right TKA. Upon admission, he was walking 20 feet with a rolling walker and needed assistance with daily activities including dressing and going to the bath- room. Steven was anxious he might fall early in his stay, but he felt comfortable working with our nursing and therapy staff to gain the confidence to return to a home environment. After 9 days of daily physical therapy, he was up walking over 200 feet with a walker and performing daily self-care tasks independently. His balance improved and his fear of falling subsided. Steven gained over 10 degrees of flexion in his leg. He returned home with his son who works during the day. Upon discharge, Steven had reduced pain and had the confidence to succeed at home.” - Karyn Gross, Therapy Manager

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I’m Stronger Because of American Senior

Communities!

Our Moving Forward program is designed for those striving to restore abilities lost due to stroke, cardiovascular difficulties, orthopedic surgery and other debilitating conditions. Programs vary in frequency and intensity and include physical, occupational and speech/language therapies.

Our goal is to return our participants home safely with the skills they need to continue life on their own terms.

Please visit ASCSeniorCare.com for additional services and locations.

ASCSeniorCare.com

“Where caring people make the difference!”

“Steven Walton admitted to Allisonville Meadows Moving Forward Rehabilitation post op right TKA. Upon admission, he was walking 20 feet with a rolling walker and needed assistance with daily activities including dressing and going to the bath-room. Steven was anxious he might fall early in his stay, but he

felt comfortable working with our nursing and therapy staff to gain the confidence to return to a home environment.

After 9 days of daily physical therapy, he was up walking over 200 feet with a walker and performing daily self-care tasks independently.

His balance improved and his fear of falling subsided. Steven gained over 10 degrees of flexion in his leg. He returned home with his son who works during the day. Upon discharge, Steven had reduced pain and had the confidence to succeed at home.” - Karyn Gross, Therapy Manager