The AHC Stroke Solution

Advanced Home Care is committed to providing the link between acute care, rehabilitation, and outpatient services for stroke patients.

Benefits of the Solution:

  • Improvement in ambulation
  • Improvement in lower body dressing
  • Improvement in speech and oral expression of language
  • Decrease in acute care hospitalization for a second stroke and aspiration pneumonia
  • Individual patient goals

Solution Addresses:

Independence in the Home

  • Transitioning home safely
  • Maximizing functional independence through use of Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy (ST) services
  • AHC equipment recommendations based on individual needs
  • Care and nutritional support for dysphagia patients
  • Suggestions for improving communication

Prevention of Second Stroke and/or Complications

  • Therapy-recommended, individualized exercise program
  • Caregiver suggestions for positioning, skin care, safety in the home, and continence
  • Therapy-recommended support surfaces and equipment
  • Healthy lifestyle suggestions for preventing a second stroke or aspiration pneumonia

Coping with a Stroke

  • Addressing depression and sexual intimacy issues noted in stroke patients
  • Caregiver support recommendations
  • Prevention of caregiver burnout

Caregiver Resources:

Patient Education Material: