Success Story
Ms. Wanda: A Journey of Recovery, Strength, and Faith
In August 2012, Ms. Wanda arrived at BridgePoint National Harborside Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center with a complex array of medical conditions. Managing cerebral palsy, muscle weakness, dysphagia, hypothyroidism, GERD, tremor, ataxia, seizures, chronic atrial fibrillation, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), degenerative joint disease (DJD), and more, Ms. Wanda faced significant challenges. Before her admission, she did not require any assistive devices, but upon arrival, she was bedbound and entirely dependent on others for mobility and self-care.
Faced with these daunting circumstances, Ms. Wanda’s rehabilitation journey at BridgePoint began. The comprehensive care provided included physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, each tailored to address her specific needs. The interventions focused on therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular reeducation, self-care training, and wheelchair management.
The progress she made was nothing short of remarkable:
Bed Mobility: Initially requiring total dependence, Ms. Wanda improved to performing bed mobility tasks with only contact guard assistance (CGA).
Wheelchair Mobility: From total dependence, she progressed to propelling herself in a wheelchair for 350 feet with minimal assistance.
Transfers: She advanced from needing full assistance to being able to transfer from supine to sit with minimal help.
Hygiene and Grooming: Ms. Wanda achieved modified independence, completing hygiene and grooming tasks while seated in a wheelchair.
Strength and Coordination: Significant improvement in her upper body strength and fine motor coordination enabled her to perform daily living activities more effectively.
Ms. Wanda’s story is one of resilience and determination. Her dedication to the rehabilitation process, combined with the expert care provided by the SNF rehabilitation team at BridgePoint, resulted in a significant improvement in her quality of life. She regained much of her independence, and her outlook for maintaining her current level of function is excellent. She continues to live with increased independence and safety.
Reflecting on her journey, Ms. Wanda shared, “If you work the therapy program and do your best, it will work for you! I am a prime example! Always believe that you deserve better. Jesus said, ‘By my stripes you are healed’ Believe him!”
Wanda’s success story is a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of comprehensive care, and the impact of a supportive rehabilitation environment. At BridgePoint National Harborside Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, her journey from dependence to independence stands as an inspiring example of what can be achieved with determination and the right support system.