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Falling: Hermine's Story
Falling: Hermine's Story
Falling: Hermine's Story
Wednesday 15th July 2009
Hermine recounts her fall, hospital treatment, and rehabilitation journey, showcasing the critical role of emergency care and personal resilience.
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Get the buttons here!Hermine's Journey: From Fall to Recovery
I had my first fall near here and I was actually going to the doctor and I fell, just didn't allow for the curb and I just fell on my face, which was very nasty...
Imagine taking a simple step and finding your world turned upside down. That's exactly what happened to Hermine. In this episode of 'Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery', Hermine opens up about her life-changing fall, the immediate hospital care she received, and her ongoing rehabilitation journey. Her story is a powerful reminder of how fragile our mobility can be, especially as we age.
From the emergency room to her rehabilitation program, Hermine's experience highlights the critical importance of timely medical intervention. But it's not just about the physical recovery; Hermine also shares the emotional and psychological hurdles she faced. How do you cope when your body no longer does what it used to? Hermine's tale is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, showing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the complexities of trauma care and the indomitable will to recover.