• St. Matthew’s team of physical, occupational and speech therapists from Aegis Therapies will work with the physician to design a customized treatment plan.

• The nursing and dietary team work closely to ensure that medical and nutritional needs are met and if possible, exceeded.

• Alternative diets such as pureed, mechanical soft, low sodium or a diabetic diet are available. 

• Home safety evaluations are initiated by the therapy department to ensure that the home is as accessible as possible.

• Special equipment such as long-handled reachers and bath benches may be recommended to make returning home a success.

• Social Services ensure that home health services and needed equipment are in place prior to being discharged from St. Matthew.