Never, ever bet on a horse wearing blinders. Why, you ask? Because, of course, a horse wearing blinders must be irresponsible, uncontrollable and, worst of all, completely unaware of its surroundings....
Understanding social determinants of health and rehab
By
Renee Kinder
Jun 23, 2022
Social determinants of health, understanding what they are, their impact on patient care, and their influence on effective transitions across care settings are all essential for rehab providers. This area...
Rehab patients are not always as they appear
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 04, 2017
We often see a phenomenon in rehab patients at initial presentation. Many times they are not as they appear.
Home for the holidays: What does it mean for your patients?
By
Renee Kinder
Dec 15, 2022
Home, what does it mean to you? Home (ˈhōm) has many definitions: one’s place of residence; the social unit formed by a family living together a familiar or usual setting; congenial environment;...
Calling safe! Before you are … OUT!
By
Renee Kinder
Jul 05, 2018
In a culture that calls for more person-centered and person-directed care, we often have to caution our patients to not call themselves “safe,” before they are discharged out of our care.