After a neurological event such as a stroke or a diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disease such as Parkinson’s, taking the first step into the rehabilitation journey can be difficult. Many people hesitate because they don’t know what to expect.
To take away the uncertainty, we would like to give you an insight into everyday life of a patient at cereneo. This will give you an idea of what to expect before starting your journey in our clinic.
The first day at cereneo
On the first day of your rehabilitation, we want you to feel comfortable and settle into your new environment. Our team will show you around the clinic and introduce you to the people who will accompany and support you during your stay.
- Medical Consultation: Our medical team will usually visit you on the first day to conduct an initial consultation and clarify any medical questions you may have.
- Nursing Care: Together with our nursing team, you will determine a suitable nursing schedule and discuss how our nurses can best support you and promote your independence. Our nursing team is available for you 24/7.
- Therapy Assessment: Over the next few days, our therapy team will carry out initial assessments and collect & save that data. This data is important for defining your therapy goals, type of therapy, and therapy equipment, as well as for measuring your progress over time.
Everyday life in rehabilitation
With intensive therapy, we want to help you achieve your goals as quickly and as well as possible. Your daily routine will consist of four to five therapy sessions per day, which will be continuously adapted to your progress.
To increase your motivation, we try to incorporate elements of your interests. his can include music during therapy or the therapy itself. For example, we integrate cooking into our therapies for patients who enjoyed cooking before their illness.
Medical consultations
Particularly important is the chief physician’s visit, during which the nursing, therapy, and medical directors, along with the chief physician, discuss your progress and further measures with you. If necessary, our doctors are always available for individual discussions to ensure that your treatment is always optimally coordinated.
Nutrition
Another key component of our rehabilitation is nutritional advice. A detailed consultation takes place in the first two to three days, followed by weekly appointments, or more frequently if necessary. Approximately two days before meals, patients can submit their food preferences, so that we can ensure that the diet meets their needs. To promote a healthy diet, we also offer cooking classes with our therapists to help you prepare healthy meals and establish a balanced diet in the long term.
Breaks and free time
In addition to intensive therapy, breaks and leisure activities are crucial for your recovery. Our hospitality managers organize various excursions, including boat trips or visits to the nearby Mount Rigi. Walks with the nursing and therapy team and other activities are also part of our program to ensure that you can recover physically and mentally.
Wishes and needs
Meeting the individual needs and requests of our patients is a priority for us. Whether it’s special trips, transfers, customized meals, or therapeutic activities like golf or dancing, we work to accommodate all your requests. In summer, we usually organize barbecue evenings to create a relaxed and sociable atmosphere and to exchange with other patients.
Our goal at cereneo is to offer all patients personalized and comprehensive care that goes far beyond medical care. With our dedicated team and tailored programs, we ensure that all patients feel comfortable and well cared for. You can use the following link to get in touch with us and find out more about our comprehensive care services: Contact Us – cereneo