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People who have suffered an acquired or traumatic brain injury (TBI) need to relearn the skills needed to live safely and independently. Independent Living Skills Training (ILST) assists your loved one in recovering these skills. Our independent living skills trainers develop personalized care plans to help your loved one live as independently as possible.
ILST can be life-changing for people living with a brain injury. Our trainers help your loved one achieve their goals while remaining safe at home.
ILST is designed for people who have experienced a brain injury. If your loved one suffered a brain injury, ILST can play a critical role in their life. This skills-based training promotes their independence, safety, and personal growth.
ILST is a valuable option for people living with an acquired or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Through ILST, your loved one can enhance their independence within their home and community.
ILST involves mapping out and executing personalized goal plans to meet your loved one’s unique needs. The in-home training can include services like:
Your loved one develops effective ways to manage the many activities of daily living. They develop essential life skills in such areas as money management, household management, and community awareness as they are empowered to live their best lives. The benefits of having an ILST trainer by your loved one’s side include:
For some, the thought of having an outsider enter their home to provide care can feel unsettling. 7 out of 10 older adults prefer to receive care from family members. This preference speaks to the comfort and trust that come with familiar relationships regarding care.
Independent Living Skills Training (ILST) is a Colorado Medicaid-funded program that helps people with brain injuries learn the skills they need to live independently again. It is specifically designed for people with an acquired or traumatic brain injury. With ILST training, people can stay in their homes and communities.
Transition Coordination Services (TCS) assist people who want to return to the community from a nursing home setting. It helps people transition out of nursing homes and avoid such placement. TCS is a benefit of the Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid) program.
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