INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONAL EVALUATIONS IN FLORIDA
This comprehensive evaluation—dependent on each circumstance—helps determine the extent of an individual’s injury, the causal relationship and expectations for future care and services.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS NEED FURTHER REVIEW AND OBSERVATION
- This service is available when a diagnosis may or may not be related to a specific injury and/or when the presentation of an individual is not reflective of the definitive signs and symptoms of the diagnosis. In some of these situations, physicians who have already evaluated an individual are unable to explain any number of symptoms including pain, emotional or behavioral changes, physical or cognitive deficits, and an in-depth evaluation is needed. Individuals being considered may participate for any length of time but the typical length of stay is between 14 and 28 days.
PROJECTION OF LONG-TERM NEEDS FOR CARE, LEVEL OF SUPERVISION AND RELATED SERVICES
- This service at NeuLife is available to help determine the long-term needs and supports of an individual who has suffered a catastrophic injury. The determination of specific needs can include the intensity of care, strengths and abilities, level of supervision and assistance. Further, it measures physical function, equipment required and the effectiveness of current equipment and its utilization. Because of its proximity to downtown Mount Dora and Orlando, it is easier to gauge community access abilities, transportation needs, cognitive and behavioral function, and much more, dependent on the individual being considered for this evaluation. NeuLife will provide care, assistance and therapies along with teaching and retraining as recommended during our evaluation and under physician’s orders. The length of stay for individuals being considered for participation is entirely dependent on specific needs and overall presentation.
“Activities of daily living” (ADLs) is a term that becomes well known to an individual who is seeking to regain as much independence as possible following a catastrophic injury. These are activities most of us do every day without even thinking. When an individual is recovering from a catastrophic injury, he or she often finds the need to really think about each and every task. There are six basic ADLs: eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking) and continence. An individual’s ability to perform ADLs is important when determining the specific care the individual needs.
NeuLife’s philosophy is that healing, wellness and personal fulfillment are best accomplished in a positive and uplifting therapeutic environment where all members of the multidisciplinary team encourage, assist and support each client so he or she may achieve specific goals. NeuLife believes personal fulfillment is as important as goals to increase function and independence.
NeuLife is an innovative, fully accessible licensed 54-bed residential post-acute program situated on 43 acres near downtown Mount Dora, Florida, where individuals with catastrophic injuries can enjoy recreational outings and become productive members of the community. NeuLife’s multidisciplinary team tailors plans to meet the specific needs and goals of each client served. NeuLife serves adults ages 18 and over. Individuals referred to NeuLife may stay for any established period of time, whether for short-term, long-term or respite care.
All services outlined for each individual are included in an all-inclusive comprehensive per diem.
