After a hospital stay, returning to senior housing can be difficult and present new challenges for patients and caregivers alike. “A visit to the hospital can change everything,” says Kelly Mazza, senior executive...Read More
The Right Rehab Program Dramatically Increases Mobility after Joint Replacement
Seniors who undergo intensive rehabilitation following knee or hip replacement surgery may experience a three-fold increase in their ability to move around and perform daily tasks when compared to their status prior to t...Read More
Hospital Observation Status Can Be Financially Devastating
Medicare laws passed by Congress say a hospital patient can get post-hospital extended care services, if he or she was an inpatient for three consecutive days before his or her discharge from the hospital. The law cove...Read More
Do All Seniors Need Rehabilitation After a Hip Injury?
The goal of rehabilitation services—occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology—is to maximize a senior's function and quality of life. The need for and type of rehabilitation services would ...Read More