Recovery does not stop when a therapy session ends. A few habits can help your loved one keep moving forward. These tips are general, so follow the instructions from your loved one’s therapists and doctors.
- Ask what to practice at home. Therapists can show you the exercises and techniques that fit.
- Encourage routines. Short, regular activity is often easier to keep up than occasional long sessions.
- Make the home safer. Clear walkways, add lighting, and use any recommended equipment.
- Celebrate small steps. Progress can be slow and encouragement matters.
- Watch for setbacks. Increased pain, new weakness, or sudden changes should be reported to the care team.
- Look after yourself. Supporting a recovery can be tiring, so ask for help when you need it.
Do not push your loved one beyond what the therapists recommend, and never use equipment in a way you have not been shown.
