What happens after rehabilitation ends?
For some people rehabilitation is a lifelong process. They may continue to benefit from various rehabilitation therapies to maintain skills and to learn new skills required by their increased independence and community mobility. Many individuals return to their pre-injury roles at home, at work and in the community. There are also people who require continued support and assistance in certain aspects of their lives. This support and assistance may come from family members, trained rehabilitation professionals and paraprofessionals. The goal of rehabilitation is to assist each person in returning to a life of independence, self-worth and dignity. As people with brain injury go through the aging process, specialized support services are needed to assist them in maintaining their independence.
