Success Stories
Gregorio
“I had a really good experience at Kindred La Mirada.”
Gregorio was active and independent until he developed a persistent cough and began to have difficulty breathing.
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When he had to be admitted to a general hospital he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and had to be started on a broad range of IV medications and placed on a ventilator. Once he had been stabilized, Gregorio was transferred to Kindred Hospital La Mirada where he could begin his rehabilitation, and he began to work with his physical and occupational therapists to increase his strength and mobility. Determined to get back his health and independence, Gregorio worked hard and made steady gains during his stay and was able to walk with a rolling walker and take care of all the activities of daily life by the time he was ready to be discharged.
“I had a really good experience at Kindred La Mirada,” Gregorio shared. “I really appreciate the night shift nurses like Moises and Joseph who cared for me and were very attentive to my needs. Although I’m not 100% yet and can’t do too many physical activities, I am determined to continue improving and look forward to getting back home with my entire family. I really can’t thank the staff here enough for all of the care I received – and especially the rehab team for always getting me to do the therapy sessions, even when I was feeling lethargic.”
Mireya's Story
“I’m blessed because I know my situation is a miracle.”
When Mireya’s stomach pains grew increasingly worse she had to be admitted to the ER at a local hospital where doctors diagnosed her to be suffering from a blood infection that had led to septic shock. As her condition rapidly continued to worsen Mireya slipped into a coma and she had to be placed on a ventilator to support her breathing. She also was started immediately on a course of IV antibiotics and needed a feeding tube to administer nutrition as she was unable to take anything by mouth.”
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Fortunately Mireya’s condition was able to be stabilized and she regained consciousness. She was then transferred to Kindred Hospital La Mirada to receive respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. Her team of caregivers immediately began to apply themselves to her recovery, beginning with respiratory therapy in order to liberate her from dependence on the ventilator. Mireya made excellent progress and was able to start communicating at first with a speaking valve and soon after she was taken completely off the ventilator, requiring only supplemental oxygen. Her speech pathologist then helped Mireya regain the ability to swallow and speak using her own voice after the breathing tube was removed and she was able to begin drinking and eating once again.
Mireya’s physical and occupational therapists were instrumental in helping her overcome her weakness and lack of mobility, encouraging her to push through the times when she experienced difficulty and to keep her spirits up. Gradually she progressed from being completely dependent on her caregivers for all her needs, to being able to get up from bed and stand and walk with the assistance of a walker. Mireya also reclaimed her independence over the activities of daily life and by the time she was discharged from Kindred to return home with her family she was eager to continue her recovery and get back to her routines and family life.
“During my time at Kindred I felt happy and positive about myself,” Mireya shared. “I’m blessed because I know my situation is a miracle. I will miss the rehab staff and my nurses who always helped me – even when they had so much to do. Now my next goal is to walk without the walker and do all the things I used to do before I got sick.”