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Hi Ray- I’m a retired OT. The best gift a patient can give a Rehab staff person is to be ready to “graduate”- you know you’ve done your job and done it well as, in your professional judgement, the patient is ready to be released from care, to carry the program on and to put your instruction to use on their own.
It’s common for people to find it hard to let go of the rehab folks, especially in the home setting. We are a new friend, visiting and working with you one-on-one, bringing positivity and hope. There is also often a bit of “magical thinking” that somehow, some way, this person has the key that will make me better.
If your coach really felt there was more to do, they would be on the phone to your PCP and FAXing notes and making arguments to the insurance people to extend services. It’s hard for Rehab folks to say goodbye too and it can be a relief when the insurance says “no”, as it’s an exit everybody understands and won’t be mad at you.
Don’t worry, do your program, hug your partner, and enjoy a good cup of coffee on the porch or deck or treehouse (wouldn’t that be fun?!).