John Brown

Following a stroke, John Brown admitted to Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital for inpatient stroke rehab.

The 68-year-old from Abbeville, SC, arrived at GRRH experiencing significant deficits. “With my left side being so weak, I couldn’t walk or get dressed on my own,” John recalled. “And the worst part of my stroke was how it affected my ability to speak and swallow.”

“I knew going home wasn’t my best option,” John added, sharing why he chose GRRH for his recovery.

After two weeks of inpatient rehabilitation, John’s capabilities improved by leaps and bounds. He can now walk up to 150 feet with a rolling walker, dress with minimal assistance, and eat independently with thickened liquids.

John especially wants to thank the speech therapists at GRRH. “I’m most thankful for the improvement in my speech. Before, my words would get all jumbled up, and now, I can speak much more clearly and engage in conversation.”

“Therapy did a great job on me, and the doctors were wonderful. They let me know they cared and that I mattered, and that meant a lot to me.”

Having discharged from GRRH, John returned home with the help of home health services. He’s most looking forward to getting back to playing with his grandchildren.