A guiding light to help you return home after being hospitalized. Written by a seasoned Director of Social Services in skilled nursing.

This manual serves as a compass to help you on your journey thru rehabilitation, written as a resource for the patient.

My name is Lauren Reynolds, and I've been supporting patients in their post-acute rehab journeys since 2015. In doing this, I've gained a wealth of information from having hundreds of experiences with every sort of diagnosis and patient under the sun, and their families!

This material is just long enough to listen to while sitting in your hospital bed recovering, with highly relevant information that is key. The audiobook can be accessed instantly on phone or tablet, and you can be prepared for your skilled nursing stay before you even get there.

There are distinct moving parts in each skilled nursing facility and knowing what to expect can ease anxiety and stress. Like having a catastrophic health event isn't enough, right?

The information I provide in this guide will provide comfort, education, and peace of mind as you recover on your unique journey.

I have written this manual for patients and families navigating their way through the maze of the healthcare system, the hospital, and then a stay for physical therapy in skilled nursing. My goal is to empower patients and families to take control of their health and the process.

I've wanted to share a simple manual in laymen's terms working in this field for years. There is a need for a manual for the patient, as I have not found anything that exists like this book I have written.