Wheeling Hospital has started a rehabilitation program for patients dealing with the after-effects of COVID-19.
Post-COVID symptoms vary, but may include shortness of breath, fatigue, generalized or localized weakness, cardiac deficits, decreased ability to concentrate, and memory issues.
“These symptoms can result in difficulty returning to your everyday life and participating in daily activities such as dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, cooking, cleaning, shopping, driving, returning to work or school, swallowing, communicating or walking,” said Suzanne Holsen, occupational therapy director.
The rehabilitation process actually begins in the hospital, based on current needs/deficits, and continues with transition to home health or the Outpatient Rehabilitation program.