Ever wondered if it is possible for a bed-ridden stroke patient to sit up or eat normally again?

This facility delivers a revitalising care model. This is a transitional facility that provides intensive rehabilitation and medical care for those who are well enough to leave the hospital, but not completely suitable to move to a nursing home or to move back home. The team here is focused on training their clients to be well enough to sit up, eat, stand up and walk. The clients they serve are usually post stroke, have Parkinson's or have undergone a major brain surgery. Most would have been diagnosed as bedridden or terminal in other facilities. However, they are given at least 4-6 hours of rehabilitation daily. While the rehabilitation may not heal their illnesses, the emotional healing far surpasses any medication that can be prescribed.

Expensive high tech equipment is NOT the solution – Revitalisation programme is provided by basic equipment’s like walking poles and staff hand-made activity kits. What is important is communication and interaction – staff are well trained to speak and clearly and energetically to clients, cheering to any slight improvement. And because this revitalisations program is done in a group setting, clients are motivated both by encouragement from their peers, as well as by watching others improve. This helps them to overcome mental barriers that may hinder progress, and allows them to feel positive about their efforts.

The residents live each day with a sense of purpose, and the entire team celebrates the progress they make. You would almost think the elderly here are training for the Olympics and the physiotherapists are the coaches. Together, they achieve with this collective strength and spirit.

I would like to show you a snapshot into the Revitalisation Care Model in Japan, but like the saying goes, seeing is believing. If you are one of the lucky delegates coming with us to AAIF in Japan this year, you will get a chance to spend a day at this facility for observation studies.

Click the video below to watch a short clip:

REVITALISING CARE MODEL SHOWCASE