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: Physical Therapy | Frequently Asked Questions | Occupational Therapy
If you’re someone who cares deeply about people and finds it rewarding to help others, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) would be a good career path for you. The daily duties a CNA performs vary from job to job, but the overall concept is the same: taking care of patients who can’t care…
Category: Career Development | News | Skilled Nursing
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
Most family caregivers expect that as their loved ones age, they will at some point struggle with remembering things. However, age or injury-related memory loss can come with far more stressful and disruptive challenges. If you want to help meet your family member’s needs, you need to understand these challenges and how professional memory care…
Category: Memory Care | Alzheimer's