When Mom finally came home from the rehab facility, we expected progress — or at least stability. After all, she’d spent nearly two months there following her hip fracture, receiving occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. We assumed there would be a care plan, measurable goals, and ongoing communication to ensure she was regaining strength. What we didn’t expect was to find her weaker than before she went in. The Reality of “Rehab” During her stay, we raised concerns about the lack of communication from staff and the absence of a clear care plan. We asked questions about...
When Coming Home Isn’t the End: Navigating Mom’s Homecoming After Rehab
November 4, 2025 in Family Life, Personal Reflection, Raising Parents
When Mom finally came home from the rehab facility, we expected progress — or at least stability. After all, she’d spent nearly two months there following her hip fracture, receiving occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. We assumed there would be a care plan, measurable goals, and ongoing communication to ensure she was regaining strength. What we didn’t expect was to find her weaker than before she went in. The Reality of “Rehab” During her stay, we raised concerns about the lack of communication from staff and the absence of a clear care plan. We asked questions about...
