Most people know three pillars of health: prevention, curative care, and palliative care. Yet, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is a fourth one, too often overlooked: rehabilitation. This essential pillar is designed to optimize functioning and reduce disability, helping individuals to regain or maintain autonomy when faced with health challenges.
Contrary to popular belief, rehabilitation is not limited to a stay in a specialized center after an accident. It begins at home, with the contribution of many professionals: caregivers, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physicians, autonomy coordinators… Together, they create a chain of support that enables people to return to active and dignified lives.
I am Christophe Delong, autonomy coordinator at Jamacare. As a former physician in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, I know how vital this fourth pillar is. It completes prevention, curative care, and palliative care by ensuring continuity of health centered on autonomy and social participation.
With Jamacare, discover how rehabilitation can transform the daily lives of your loved ones by strengthening both their autonomy and their dignity.