Rehabilitation Articles
Stay safe during senior living by following these 6 steps to prevent falls
By Diane Gergal, LPN, PCA / December 12, 2019 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Residential Living, Senior Living, Skilled Care, Uncategorized, Wellness Brethren Village, campus life, exercise, Memory Support, personal care, Rehabilitation, Wellness and Fitness
Falls are the main cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in people age 65 and older. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), one in four older Americans …
Active senior living communities offer help for those with arthritis
By Michelle Schlegelmilch, B.S., NHA / September 20, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living Rehabilitation, senior health
Though people of any age can be afflicted with joint pain, it is far more common in seniors than in any other age group. Chronic joint pain in older adults …
Short-term rehabilitation for seniors: physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory therapy
By Linda Trenkle / June 28, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living, Uncategorized exercise, Rehabilitation, senior health, team members
When Rose, at age 78, suffered a debilitating stroke, she found her path back to near-normalcy through therapy—but not physical therapy alone. Her condition required a combination of physical, speech, …
Short-term rehab increases independence and enjoyment of daily life
By Michelle Schlegelmilch, B.S., NHA / March 28, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living Brethren Village, exercise, Rehabilitation, Wellness and Fitness
People of all ages today, including seniors, can rely on the proven benefits of rehabilitation therapy to help them regain physical mobility and ease back into a normal life at …
Rehab services aid our Residents and greater community members in healing and recovery
By Michelle Schlegelmilch, B.S., NHA / March 28, 2018 Health Care, Wellness amenities, Brethren Village, BV, CCRC, Rehabilitation, senior health, Wellness and Fitness
Physicians frequently recommend rehabilitation services for seniors and others following hospitalization due to stroke, serious injury, or surgery. Doctors also prescribe rehab therapy for people dealing with chronic pain or …
The Extraordinary Give is Lancaster County’s way of saying “we care”
By Teresa Rineer / November 8, 2017 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Residential Living, Senior Living Brethren Village, CCRC, donors, Rehabilitation
Lancaster countians will come together for the sixth straight year on Nov. 17 to raise money to support vital good works accomplished by more than 400 charitable organizations throughout our community. And, as in the past, we expect that the response will be truly extraordinary.
Rehabilitation services improve physical functioning and wellness for seniors
By Michelle Schlegelmilch, B.S., NHA / May 22, 2017 Caregivers, Health Care, Personal Care exercise, personal care, Rehabilitation, senior health, supportive living, Wellness and Fitness, wellness programs
Rehabilitation services assist older adults in improving their quality of life by helping them recover from the effects of injury, illness or surgery and regain their independence. Rehabilitation is focused on making the daily activities of life easier—getting out of bed, bathing, walking, going up and down stairs, and shopping. “Rehab” can have significant value as part of an ongoing wellness program as well.
Personal care services = security, privacy, fellowship and contentment
By Debbie Fillmore / February 14, 2017 Caregivers, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care, Personal Care, Skilled Care Memory Support, personal care, Rehabilitation, senior health, skilled care, supportive living
We often hear from seniors and their families that they feel relieved following the move to a personal care residence at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC). We get comments like “I’ll never have to move again,” “This feels like home” and “Everything I need is right here.”
On-demand services at CCRCs offer convenience for active seniors
By Lorie Zeamer / November 16, 2016 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Food, Lifestyle concierge, dining, on-demand services, Rehabilitation, shuttle service
The best continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) ensure that their residents experience the kind of retirement that perfectly suits their wants and needs. Though these senior living communities are skilled …
What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community?
By Tara Ober / October 13, 2016 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Residential Living, Skilled Care Memory Support, Rehabilitation, Social Activities, Wellness and Fitness
The demand for CCRCs continues to increase and is expected to grow as baby boomers decide how to spend their retirement years.