Dear Jeremy: My dad will be having hip surgery in a few weeks. It is something he has put off for several years, and now, his hip is in pretty rough shape. The orthopedic surgeon has let us know that he will need to transfer to a skilled nursing and rehab center afterward. The catch… Read more »
Dear Cassie: My father will be having hip replacement surgery later this month. I’m trying to figure out how much a nursing and rehab center will cost and how much of it his Medicare will pay for? He lives in Central Ohio just outside Columbus. Can you help? It all seems so confusing! Renee ___________________________________________________________________… Read more »
Dear Jeremy, My husband was recently hospitalized for a bad case of pneumonia. He’s recovering but he’s going to need rehabilitation after he leaves the hospital to get back on his feet. He’s a little nervous because he has no idea what to expect. Can you give me some examples of therapy exercises? I think… Read more »
Dear Kara: My mom will need inpatient rehab after she is discharged from the hospital. Her physician feels like she needs it to continue her recovery. This whole area is new to us. We aren’t quite sure how communication is handled or what to expect next and at each stage of her rehab. Can you… Read more »
Dear Jeremy, My mother-in-law will be having hip surgery in a Columbus area hospital later this month. Her physician has recommended she transition to a short-term rehab center to continue her recovery after she is discharged from the hospital. Unfortunately, she is fairly stubborn and refuses to even consider the idea. She thinks she can… Read more »
Dear Cassie: My father will be having hip replacement surgery later this month. I’m trying to figure out how much a nursing and rehab center will cost and how much of it his Medicare will pay for? He lives in Central Ohio just outside Columbus. Can you help? It all seems so confusing! Renee Dear… Read more »
Is it better to recover at home or at a skilled rehab center after an illness, accident, or injury? It all depends on your situation. If you’re helping a loved one make this decision, read the following story and learn more about your options. Is Home Care or Short-Term Rehab Better? Joy, whose father had… Read more »
Dear Dr. Haas, After a recent heart attack, my husband was told he needs to go for cardiac rehab. I’ve never heard of such a thing. Why does he need rehabilitation for his heart? Sincerely, Jean Why Does My Husband Need Cardiac Rehab? Dear Jean, In the past, there was no such thing as a… Read more »
Ask a question or schedule a tour