Diabetes is both one of the most common and potentially debilitating diseases seniors in Arizona face. It is a chronic condition, meaning that management must happen over the long term. Management is often complex, and as seniors age, the condition generally becomes more difficult to manage, due to age-related challenges. However, with careful monitoring, dietary…
Category: Skilled Nursing
Choosing a skilled nursing facility for yourself or your loved one can be a big decision. The quality of a skilled nursing facility determines comfort, peace of mind, and can even impact medical outcomes after an illness, injury, or during the course of a chronic illness. Finding a great provider can be a challenge, and…
Category: Skilled Nursing
At Haven Health, we recognize that indoor activities for elderly people in our care are for much more than simply filling time. We believe our activity offerings contribute toward maintaining and enhancing our residents’ physical, cognitive, and emotional health, all adding up to improved quality of life. Games and puzzles help to stimulate cognitive tasks,…
Category: Skilled Nursing
During the holidays, families can face some unique emotional challenges when a loved one is in a skilled nursing facility. Holidays bring changes in routines, environment, and feelings, which can be both exciting and disruptive to residents. These big emotions can then be increased by the physical separation inherent with skilled nursing. In some cases,…
Category: Holidays | Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing care is medical care that is provided by medically trained staff at a skilled nursing facility. Being able to pick up on the signs that a loved one requires skilled nursing services is important. Ignoring these signs can lead to further health issues or injury. Haven Health is a trusted, skilled nursing provider…
Category: Skilled Nursing
When a loved one requires extra medical assistance after a hospital stay, it can be difficult to decide what to do, especially since the right care after an illness or injury is crucial for a successful recovery. To prepare, one of the best things you can do is learn more about skilled nursing facilities (SNF),…
Category: Skilled Nursing
In the dynamic and demanding realm of healthcare, the role of a skilled nursing facility (SNF) nurse is vital and multifaceted. A day of these exceptional individuals unfolds against the backdrop of compassion, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the safety, happiness, and well-being of their residents. Nurses in assisted living and skilled nursing navigate a…
Category: Career Development | Skilled Nursing
Nursing is a respected career for those interested in the healthcare field. Nurses perform essential tasks, and a nurse’s daily job responsibilities can include assisting with medical procedures, giving medications, and assisting with medical tests. Nurses are often the primary contact for those in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities. They monitor patients and report concerns…
Category: News | Career Development | Skilled Nursing
Whether you’re seeking permanent residency in a nursing home or are looking for temporary round-the-clock care in an assisted nursing facility, it’s important to understand the role of nurses in these facilities. Choosing a facility with top-notch nurses will guarantee you or your loved one will receive the best care possible. What is the role…
Category: Assisted Living | Career Development | Skilled Nursing
If you’re considering moving to a skilled nursing facility or have a family member who may move to one, you’re not alone. There are more than 15,500 certified nursing homes in the United States. Currently, 1.4 million people call these nursing facilities home. It is natural to wonder what nursing facility life is like for…
Category: Assisted Living | Frequently Asked Questions | Occupational Therapy | Physical Therapy | Skilled Nursing | Speech Therapy