According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the U.S., one in four adults 65 or older experience a fall annually. As many as 37% of these falls result in an injury requiring medical attention and/or limiting mobility for at least a full day. In some cases, a fall can even be…
Category: Assisted Living | Frequently Asked Questions
The human body changes as people age, affecting bodily systems and increasing the risk of injuries. You could spend months or years coping with an elderly parent’s injuries after an accident at home or elsewhere. Prepare an aging parent to move to an assisted living facility by learning about common reasons seniors have accidents, common…
Category: Assisted Living | Frequently Asked Questions | News
While it’s not something anybody wants to think about, everyone is going to die someday. You may not get to know how or when you will leave this world, but there is a way to make sure that your final wishes are honored. Unfortunately, not many people seem to plan ahead to ensure that their…
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When a person you care about needs a tracheostomy, you may have a lot of questions. How is this procedure done, and why is it necessary? What type of care does a person need after a tracheostomy? What can your loved one expect when the surgery is done? To help you learn more about tracheostomies…
Category: Frequently Asked Questions | Respiratory Care | Skilled Nursing
As our parents grow older, recovering from an illness or surgery can become more difficult. Whatever the reason a senior parent may end up in the hospital, we all want them to return home to loved ones as quickly as possible. However, they may not be able to go home on their own without some…
Category: Frequently Asked Questions | Skilled Nursing
After an injury or surgery, some individuals need support to reach a full and successful recovery. Physical therapy and occupational therapy help post-surgical patients or those recovering from a recent medical procedure or illness regain strength, mobility and the skills needed for activities of daily living (ADLs). But what is the difference? Who needs physical…
Category: Frequently Asked Questions | Occupational Therapy | Physical Therapy
Do you have a parent or relative that is struggling with daily activities? As a result of injuries, health struggles, or just the progress of age, our loved ones may need more help and supervision to be safe and happy. Unless you are a trained caregiver, you may not have the skills or time to…
Category: Assisted Living | Frequently Asked Questions