08/11/2025
🌟 Patient Spotlight: Sharon's Journey to Independence:
When Sharon first came to Ponchatoula Community Care Center, she had just gone through a life-changing accident that injured her spine. She couldn't move on her own, get out of bed, or take care of herself. To protect her back and neck while they healed, she had to wear two stiff braces-one around her torso and another around her neck—at all times.
At first, even the simplest tasks were overwhelming. Sharon needed help with everything, and the pain and fear of making her injury worse made her hesitant to move. She admitted there were days she didn't want to do therapy at all. But the kindness and encouragement from her therapy team lifted her spirits. Their positive energy helped her believe in herself again.
Determined to get her life back, Sharon began a personalized rehab program with a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurses. They worked with her to build strength in her arms and legs, improve her balance, and teach her safe ways to move and take care of herself-all while keeping her spine protected.
Week by week, Sharon made incredible progress. She went from needing full assistance to being able to help with her own care. She learned how to safely get out of bed, started walking short distances with a walker, and began dressing and grooming herself using special tools and techniques her therapists taught her.
Through it all, Sharon's determination never wavered. Her courage and consistency inspired everyone around her. Today, she's continuing her recovery and preparing to return home with a renewed sense of confidence and independence.
We're so proud of Sharon and honored to have been part of her journey 💙
