Patient Testimonials

Encouragement Motivates Amputee to Walk Again

Thomas Edwards’s right leg had to be amputated due to complications from diabetes. “After that,” the 79-year-old recalls, “I thought my life was over.”

Still, rigorous physical therapy sessions followed as Thomas learned to walk with a walker, take steps and negotiate the...

Upbeat Home Aide's Attitude is Contagious

Faima Kivovich is paralyzed. She is completely dependent on her home health care aide Hanna and a Hoyer lift that can move her from bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to dining chair or to mobile scooter, and of course assists with her bathroom and dressing routine. Though her husband...

Social Worker Teaches Stress-Reducing Techniques

Faima’s husband and part time caregiver, David Kivovich also has assistance provided by CNR Long Term Home Health Care. Unlike his wife, who is physically dependent on an aide due to her paralysis, David’s aide Esfira is a social worker, who helps him deal with the stress and...

"Now that You're Standing...I Want You to Sing!"

Following complications from gastric bypass surgery, Denise Seda was left with organ failure, breathing problems and dehydration. After recovery, she was unable to walk, so she came to Beth Abraham Health Services for rehabilitation.

Denise was depressed and she felt that her...