When your independence is affected by injury, disease or illness, the Transitional Care Unit therapists work with you and your physician to help you resume your daily routine with as much function, independence and confidence as possible. Most people spend 10 to 14 days in the unit, although length of stay depends on your injury or illness.

The Transitional Care Unit handles patients with the following:

• Neurological disorders — brain or spinal cord problems
• Orthopaedic conditions
• Wounds
• Pulmonary conditions
• Geriatrics — health issues related to aging

In treating the above, we provide:

• Balance testing and treatment
• Energy conservation and work simplification
• Exercise programs
• Help maximizing memory and independent living skills, including cognitive testing
• Help preventing falls
• Help with communication issuesGait training (walking)
• Nursing care
• Rehabilitative therapies
• Swallowing disorders and assistance with special diets
• Vision rehabilitation
• Wheelchair seating and positioning
• Wound care

Location
Fairview Transitional Care Unit
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Riverside Campus
2512 S. 7th St.
Minneapolis, MN  55454

Phone number
For more information, call our admissions team at 612-273-4277