After surgery, injury or a hospital stay, we all need time to recover. The Bethany Rehabilitation Center (BRC) provides short-term skilled nursing care and therapy for individuals who aren’t ready to return home after discharging from a hospital. If you have a scheduled surgery or hospital stay, you can plan ahead for your post-hospitalization care including […]
5 Energizing Foods to Fuel Your Winter
During the cold winter months, it’s common to experience a lack of energy and motivation. Part of this problem can be the foods we tend to eat in the winter, such as carb-heavy “comfort meals” and sugary holiday treats. While all food gives us fuel, some provide more energy and mood-boosting benefits than others. If […]
National Physical Therapy Month: How Physical Therapy Helps Seniors Stay Independent
National Physical Therapy Month is an annual commemoration held in October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). During this month, the APTA recognizes the importance of physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in restoring and improving motion in people’s lives. Physical therapy can make all the difference for older adults. After a major surgery […]
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 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 […]
