Rehabilitation Articles
Stay safe during senior living by following these 6 steps to prevent falls
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 FitnessFalls 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
September 20, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living Rehabilitation, senior healthThough 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
June 28, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living, Uncategorized exercise, Rehabilitation, senior health, team membersWhen 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
March 28, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living Brethren Village, exercise, Rehabilitation, Wellness and FitnessPeople 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
March 28, 2018 Health Care, Wellness amenities, Brethren Village, BV, CCRC, Rehabilitation, senior health, Wellness and FitnessPhysicians 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”
November 8, 2017 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Residential Living, Senior Living Brethren Village, CCRC, donors, RehabilitationLancaster 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
May 22, 2017 Caregivers, Health Care, Personal Care exercise, personal care, Rehabilitation, senior health, supportive living, Wellness and Fitness, wellness programsRehabilitation 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
February 14, 2017 Caregivers, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care, Personal Care, Skilled Care Memory Support, personal care, Rehabilitation, senior health, skilled care, supportive livingWe 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
November 16, 2016 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Food, Lifestyle concierge, dining, on-demand services, Rehabilitation, shuttle serviceThe 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?
October 13, 2016 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Residential Living, Skilled Care Memory Support, Rehabilitation, Social Activities, Wellness and FitnessThe demand for CCRCs continues to increase and is expected to grow as baby boomers decide how to spend their retirement years.