Kris Strausser's journey at Meadow Springs began in late September 2023, marked by a profound dependence on staff for every aspect of daily living. From essential activities to functional mobility, Kris relied entirely on the dedicated support of our team. Transfer from bed to chair necessitated a hoyer lift, while respiratory needs were met with full ventilator assistance. Even nutrition was solely through a PEG tube.

However, Kris's story is one of remarkable transformation and resilience. With each passing day, she embraced progress, steadily overcoming hurdles that once seemed insurmountable. Through the unwavering dedication of our respiratory therapy team, Kris triumphed over dependency on the ventilator, emerging decannulated and free from supplemental oxygen—a testament to her inner strength and determination.

Under the guidance of our speech therapy specialists, Kris reclaimed her voice, now engaging in conversational speech with ease. Moreover, she relishes the simple pleasure of a regular diet complemented by thin liquids, achieved through her unwavering commitment to progress and the support of our therapy team.

In parallel, our occupational therapy experts empowered Kris to reclaim independence in essential daily tasks. From grooming to dressing, she now navigates these activities with newfound confidence. Kris's journey towards mobility has been equally transformative. With the guidance of our physical therapy team, she has mastered transfers and ambulation with a rollator walker, her trunk control and balance significantly improved.

As Kris prepares to embark on the next chapter of her journey, she does so equipped with newfound independence and confidence. With a standard wheelchair for community mobility, she is poised to embrace life beyond the confines of our facility, a testament to her resilience and the transformative power of dedicated rehabilitation.

Throughout her time with us, Kris has been a beacon of positivity and resilience, infusing our rehabilitation gym with her infectious energy every day. While we will miss her presence dearly, we celebrate her achievements and eagerly anticipate the joyous moment of her homecoming. Kris's journey serves as a testament to the boundless potential of the human spirit and the transformative impact of dedicated rehabilitation.