Caring for the disabled veteran and giving them the help they
need is Beit Halochem's top priority.
Beit Halochem is a
place where the disabled can regain the dignity and quality of life.
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Facilities & Rest Accommodations
 A great deal of thought and effort went into the design and
construction of Beit Halochem. All its facilities are specially
adapted to various disabilities.
Particular attention was
paid to the needs of the blind and those confined to
wheelchairs.
Ways were found to make it possible for them to
participate in most of the sports, classes, and social events held
on the premises.
Members who travel long distances to avail themselves of the Tel
Aviv Beit Halochem facilities can use the special rest
accommodations during, and in between, their long day of
treatments.
Hydrotherapy
The importance of swimming in treating the seriously disabled has
long been recognized. Toward this end, heated pools were installed
in Beit Halochem, and the temperature of the water gauged to those
suffering severe paralysis or orthopedic problems.
A
hydrotherapeutic health unit is also maintained on the premises. It
contains rooms for therapeutic baths, massage, and two well-equipped
gyms for medical gymnastics.
The unit is staffed by expert
hydro therapists, specifically trained to administer these
treatments. In order to get rehabilitation off to an early start,
therapy begins while the disabled is still in a hospital or
rehabilitation unit.
Creative Activities
Hundreds of members and their families take part in a variety of
clubs and classes. Photography, ceramics, painting, sculpture,
music, languages, kayaking and sailing are only a few of the many
subjects offered.
Wives of the disabled also need a chance to
get away from their cares and concerns and there are numerous
classes they can attend (computers, bridge, alternative medicine,
glee clubs, etc.) while their husbands participate in sports or
therapy groups.
Research and Medicine
Beit Halochem Tel-Aviv initiates and encourages research on
various subjects, such as sports for the disabled and problems
related to spinal injury and brain damage.
Various
sociological and psychological aspects are studied at medical and
rehabilitation centres, as well as in universities and physical
education institutes.
Combined Treatments
Doctors at Beit Halochem may prescribe a combination of physical
therapy and fitness treatments for a short or extended period of
time. This combination helps improve body function and reinforces
the existing potential for self-reliance.
Treatment is given on
an individual basis by an experienced staff, under strict medical
supervision.
Members are treated in fitness rooms furnished
with the state of the art equipment, specially adapted for a wide
range of disabilities.
Games and Competitions
The social and cultural department organizes
a wide range of
activities, some of which are competitive or
achievement-oriented.
Chess and bridge clubs meet often and
some of the players compete in different league tournaments which
are held on the premises.
The billiards club is also very
popular, particularly with members suffering from head injuries, who
must improve their coordination.
Rehabilitative Therapy Wing
Severely handicapped members - blind, paraplegics, amputees and
others with disabilities requiring individualized care - are treated
in the rehabilitative therapy wing.
Beit Halochem is in
close contact with hospitals and rehabilitation units treating
wounded servicemen, so that they can reach these people as early as
possible. Upon their release, newly disabled veterans are referred
to the Beit Halochem nearest their homes, thus ensuring an
uninterrupted course of treatment, which is so vital to successful
rehabilitation.
Despite the guiding principle that Beit
Halochem should not be regarded as a medical institution, it soon
became apparent that there was a pressing need for personalized
programs of treatment, specifically geared to paramedical
rehabilitative therapy.
This program has proved itself at
Beit Halochem as a most effective way to enhance both the emotional
and physical fitness of those being treated.
Family-Oriented Programming
In addition to therapeutic activities for the disabled, there are
excellent facilities available for the entire family.
Young
and old can enjoy the congenial atmosphere and programs, such as
hiking clubs and others, which enrich family life and promote
togetherness.
In line with the concept that rehabilitation of the disabled
involves the family as a whole, members' children also get their
share of attention at Beit Halochem. Child care in a well-equipped
nursery is provided during the afternoon hours, leaving parents free
for their own activities.
During summer vacations, numerous
crafts and sports clubs are organized for youngsters, as well as
extra screenings of films and plays. Study groups, hobby clubs and
social events are held throughout the day, giving members and their
families a chance to relax and have fun together.
The Physical Therapy Institute
Treatment in the physical therapy institute complements other
measures in the rehabilitation process. It is also available, if
necessary, to members whose health has deteriorated over the years.
A team of skilled physical therapists treats members
referred to the institute by rehabilitation specialists in
hospitals, or by clinics of the Defence Ministry's Rehabilitation
Division.
The Art of Leisure
Members can fill their leisure hours at Beit Halochem with an
exciting array of cultural and arts programs. In addition to plays
and performances, dances and parties, they can attend stimulating
lectures, discussion groups and exhibits of members’ arts and crafts
creations.
Current popular films are screened in the movie
theatre, and well-attended celebrations mark the holidays.
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Competitive Sports
Not only do competitive sports present challenges to the disabled
person as an individual - they are also an unfailing source of pride
both to the State of Israel and the disabled as a group.
In
addition to the personal pleasure derived from competitive sports,
there is significant rehabilitative value as well.
By
competing, the disabled learn how to rise above their limitations
and face up to the challenge of their new situation more easily.
The Rehabilitative Value of
Discipline
At Beit Halochem, members learn the meaning of sportsmanship, as
well as the importance of self-discipline and group discipline.
There is a fixed schedule of activities, based on the requirements
and programs of each wing.
Joining an organized group means
the responsibility of showing up regularly at training and
competitions, where strong emphasis is placed on both outward
appearance and sportsmanlike
behavior.
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