[He nods, taking a short moment to mull it over. And then, like a text book:]
In some cases, acceptance is necessary in order to move past the traumatizing or damaging event that put the person in this situation to begin with. Rehabilitation, both physical and emotional can in many ways be the only thing that keeps the condition from deteriorating even further.
Naturally, each situation is unique and no one except the, uhm... affected party can really say what's needed. But maybe, if there really isn't a cure... acceptance is your only option.