Community
After people have been home and living in their community for a while, they start to settle into a routine. They handle the big problems and get used to daily life, which starts to feel more manageable. This is a good time to think about trying something new or working on goals that felt too hard earlier, when things were more overwhelming.
Living Successfully with Spinal Cord Injury
Going back home after special hospital care is a very big change for people with a spinal cord injury and their families. It often takes a long time to get used to a new way of living and new daily routines. Everyone involved needs to be patient, strong, and ready to try new things. However, after a while, families usually find a good rhythm, and daily life feels easier to handle. This is a great time to start thinking about new things to do, or try to do things that seemed too hard before. This could be going back to work, finding a new job, or getting back to roles you had in your community before.
Here are some useful resources to help you navigate through your transition back into the community:
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Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center - Adjusting to Life after Spinal Cord Injury
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Facingdisability.com for Families Facing spinal cord injuries