rehabilitation

Refers to the function of restoring people to physical or mental health or good repute. Refers also to the activity of returning to good condition deteriorated objects, structures, neighborhoods, or public facilities; may involve repair, renovation, conversion, expansion, remodeling, or reconstruction. For actions taken to prevent further changes or deterioration in things, see "preservation." When deterioration has not occurred, see "renovation" for actions taken to improve the quality of structures.