Success Stories

His lung function rapidly worsened, and he had to be placed on a ventilator and started on IV antibiotics and medication to enable the beginning of his recovery. After spending two months at the acute care facility Jeffrey was finally stabilized and he was transferred to Kindred Hospital Peoria for advanced respiratory therapy and rehabilitation, as well as wound care and continuation of medical care. With a positive outlook and very determined to recover, Jeffrey made quick progress under the skilled care of his team and he was taken off the ventilator – the first of several achievements that led to an early discharge. Now strong enough to walk with a rolling walker and get back his independence over the tasks of daily life, Jeffrey was able to return home in just three weeks, exceeding the expectations of his entire team and his family.

“When I first arrived at Kindred I could sense the care and love and felt everyone was working together to get me well,” Jeffrey shared. “My wonderful nurses helped speed along my recovery. Lindy provided me much needed motivation early on, and Kelly and Sharika (my two favorites!) were on their game. Everyone was wonderful and I will never forget the care and love I felt while I was here. It’s remarkable that I am now well enough to go home!”

Prolonged bed rest and immobility caused Bob to develop a pressure wound as well, and when he was finally able to be transferred to Kindred Hospital Peoria he required a multidisciplinary approach from his caregivers to meet all his recovery goals. The first priority was to help wean Bob from the ventilator and his respiratory team began aggressive pulmonary therapy immediately after his admission. Bob also started to get wound care to heal his pressure ulcer, and he made steady progress until he achieved the first milestone in his recovery and was able to be taken off the ventilator. He then gained strength and mobility with help from his rehab therapists through dedicated work and determination, even when he wasn’t feeling his best. With his sights set firmly on returning home to his wife, Janice, Bob continued to make progress and was elated when he was finally able to get up on his feet and start walking once again, as well as regain the independence he had lost over the activities of daily life.

“I’ve been through hell and back, but my team of medical professionals really know what they are doing and I got a little better each day,” Bob affirmed before he was discharged to return home with Janice. “Working with the respiratory team was great! I had some challenges, and some were scary, but they helped me understand what I was going through and helped me get through them. I needed physical, occupational and speech therapy to help me get back on my feet and eating again. I had no strength and couldn’t even throw a ball when we started, and now I’m up and walking!”