A hip fracture can be a life-changing injury, particularly for older adults. Beyond the initial pain and hospitalization, a hip fracture can affect strength, balance, mobility and confidence. Activities that once seemed routine—such as standing from a chair, walking to the bathroom or getting dressed—may suddenly become challenging. For many patients, inpatient rehabilitation is an important step toward regaining mobility and independence. Physical therapy plays a central role in this...

Behind every successful inpatient medical rehabilitation program is a team of dedicated professionals working together to help patients regain function and independence. Medical rehabilitation nurses are at the heart of that team, serving as educators, advocates, and collaborators who reinforce therapy goals, build patient confidence, and provide ongoing support throughout the care journey. Working closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other clinicians, they bridge medical...

When an individual living with Alzheimer’s disease experiences an injury, the path to medical rehabilitation is rarely straightforward. Memory loss, impaired judgment, reduced problem-solving skills, and changes in communication can all complicate inpatient medical rehabilitation. It’s especially important to highlight how coordinated medical rehabilitation—particularly occupational therapy —plays a central role in helping patients regain safety, function, and confidence as they transition...