There are a number of mental and physical hurdles that prevent seniors from getting outside. Depending on a loved one’s abilities, even a short excursion can take a great deal of energy. If you are caring for someone w...Read More
5 Common Myths About Adult Day Care Centers
Adult day centers can be a much-needed source of respite care for caregivers who need a break from looking after an aging loved one. Over the years, though, a series of myths and misunderstandings have cropped up regar...Read More
How to Choose an Adult Day Care Center
If you are trying to find the right adult day center, you want to make sure your parent will be happy and well-cared-for. Choosing the right facility for your parent can give you peace of mind and lessen any guilt you ma...Read More
Questions & Answers About Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Moving from place to place can be a hassle, especially for seniors. As they age, often the required level of care increases. With increased care, many elders are forced to relocate to a senior care facility that can acc...Read More
How to Get a Loved One to Participate in Senior Rehab
It happens often: a senior falls ill, has an accident or undergoes a successful operation and the prognosis is optimistic for a full recovery. However, upon discharge from the hospital, they decline treatment in a rehabi...Read More
Prehabilitation for Surgical Procedures
ccording to a 2015 study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), approximately 7 million Americans are living with a hip or knee replacement. Orthopedic procedures such as joint replacements and foot...Read More
A Typical Day in a Senior Rehab Facility
If your parent or loved one has a surgery planned or they have been recently hospitalized, it is likely that they will be referred to an in-patient rehabilitation facility to help them recover. You may be curious about w...Read More
Stroke Survivors: Why Rehabilitation Makes Life Easier
Due to advances in modern medicine, a stroke may not always be a life-threatening episode. The large majority of people who suffer from a stroke continue to live for 10 years or more. However, stroke does often result...Read More
A Typical Day in a Senior Rehab Facility
If your parent or loved one has a surgery planned or they have been recently hospitalized, it is likely that they will be referred to an in-patient rehabilitation facility to help them recover. You may be curious about w...Read More
Prehabilitation for Surgical Procedures
According to a 2015 study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), approximately 7 million Americans are living with a hip or knee replacement. Orthopedic procedures such as joint replacements and foo...Read More