Article about putting Rehab at the centre of care

[Alies Maybee]

PAN has been talking extensively with Aliki Thomas, a researcher committed to raising the profile of rehab as a strong component of care. She maintains: Rehabilitation is not a luxury. It is the bridge between medical intervention and meaningful participation in life.

She has written an op ed article for The Hill Times, the parliament hill publication that decision-makers and legislators read.

Check out pages 26-27. Or read the Hill Times article - Aliki May 14 2025.pdf excerpt here.

[Chris Johnston]

@Alies-Maybee Totally agree, great article - it reminded me of the NASEM workshop last year exploring how rehab is essential to longevity and healthy aging.
Workshop Proceedings: Aging, Function & Rehab

Far too often I hear people say they simply bypass rehab as it's beyond their reach financially, even when subsidized to some extent by health insurance - the limitations make it unaffordable.