If you’re ready to start the conversation about assisted living with your aging parents, you may have to address their concerns and objections. That’s because many older adults harbor ill-conceived notions about assisted living and retirement communities that simply aren’t true. The words “retirement community” or “assisted living,” may conjure up images of outdated nursing […]
How Short Term Senior Rehabilitation is Helping Stroke Patients
According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly three-quarters of all stroke patients are adults over the age of 65. Experiencing a stroke can drastically alter a person’s daily life, often impacting their vision, speech, and mobility. […]
Tips for Visiting a Loved One in a Short-term Rehab Center
Following a hospital stay due to a surgery, illness, or injury, older adults often transition from the hospital to a short-term rehabilitation center to continue their recovery and regain strength before returning home. Having friends or family visit can help older adults in a short-term rehab center up stay uplifted and motivated throughout their recovery. […]
3 Reasons to Get an Early Start on the Assisted Living Search
Moving to an assisted living community can be one of the hardest decisions families make for an aging relative. As a result, some families delay having important conversations with loved ones, often waiting until a crisis arises to move into a senior living community. However, moving to an assisted living facility can also be one […]
Home Safety Checklist for Older Adults
While many older adults want to stay in their homes for as long as possible, most houses are not built to safely accommodate their changing health needs. According to the National Council on Aging, one-fourth of American seniors fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among older adults. Even […]
Outpatient and Inpatient Senior Rehabilitation: What’s the Difference?
If you have an older loved one who is recovering from hospitalization due to a surgery, illness, or injury, their doctor may suggest they receive rehabilitation treatment before returning home. Generally, two types of rehabilitation are offered to seniors: outpatient rehabilitation and inpatient rehabilitation. Many families don’t know the differences between these types of […]
How to Transition from Hospital to Home with Short-Term Senior Rehabilitation
Following a hospital stay due to illness or injury, many seniors find themselves lacking the strength or confidence to return home. To avoid the risk of re-hospitalization, doctors usually suggest their senior patients receive rehabilitation treatment. What some families don’t realize is that they have a choice when it comes to finding the right short-term […]
4 Common Myths About Senior Living Communities
When the time comes to talk to your aging parents about moving from their longtime home into a retirement community, you may be met with stubbornness and objection. That’s because many older adults have ill-conceived perceptions of retirement communities that simply aren’t true. If you’re ready to start the conversation about downsizing to a retirement […]
4 Benefits of Moving to a Faith-Based Retirement Community
Faith is an important aspect of many seniors’ lives. When considering the move to a retirement community, it can be helpful to consider your spiritual needs in addition to your physical needs. About 80% of today’s continuing care retirement communities are owned and operated by nonprofit organizations, and many of these are also faith-based […]
3 Reasons to Choose Inpatient Physical Rehab Centers for Seniors
Following a serious injury or illness requiring hospitalization, many doctors will recommend that their senior patients stay in a physical rehabilitation center as they recover. Inpatient senior rehabilitation is different from outpatient rehabilitation in that seniors are not required to drive or be transported to a rehab clinic for scheduled appointments. Instead, they stay for […]
