01/09/2026
SUCCESS STORY from Briarcliff Skilled Nursing Facility. After sustaining a fracture from a fall, Ms. Charlene underwent successful surgical repair and was admitted for rehabilitation to regain her strength, mobility, and independence. At admission, she required significant assistance with walking, transfers, and daily activities, and her primary goal was to return safely to her home.
Through dedication and perseverance, Ms. Charlene actively participated in both Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT). In PT, she worked on improving her balance, lower-body strength, and walking endurance. With consistent effort, she progressed from using extensive assistance to ambulating safely with an assistive device and performing transfers independently.
In OT, Ms. Charlene focused on essential daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, toileting, and safe home management. She learned adaptive techniques and safety strategies that allowed her to complete self-care tasks with confidence and independence.
Thanks to her hard work and the collaborative support of the therapy team, Ms. Charlene successfully met her PT and OT goals. She demonstrated safe mobility, improved strength, and independence in activities of daily living. Most importantly, she achieved her goal of returning home safely. Ms. Charlene was discharged home with confidence, renewed independence, and the skills needed to continue her recovery. Her journey is a testament to resilience, commitment, and the power of rehabilitation.