COVID-19: Keeping In Touch with Loved Ones
Long-term care facilities and nursing homes across the country have implemented restrictions on all visitors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated their guidelines in March with specific instructions to keep residents safe. Specifically, the CDC and…
Reducing the Presence of COVID-19
Since Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread to the United States, elderly adults have been at increased risk for exposure. Although COVID-19 can affect people of any age, older adults living with a chronic medical condition are the most vulnerable. As a result, having the outbreak spread through a skilled nursing facility or nursing home can be deadly….
How Seniors Benefit from Therapeutic Recreation
At a glance, therapeutic recreation might seem like basic leisure activities for seniors. Yet these activities often benefit the elderly on physical, cognitive, social and emotional levels. If your loved one is currently being treated at a skilled nursing facility or therapeutic recreation has been recommended, here’s what you should know. Basics of Therapeutic Recreation…
Short-Term Rehab for Wrist Fractures in Older Adults
Wrist fractures are one of most common injuries among the elderly. Conditions like osteoporosis and balance issues increase the risk of fracture for older individuals. Short-term rehabilitation can help patients recover and serve as a preventative measure against future incidents. Background on Fractures Wrist fractures account for roughly one-sixth of all emergency room visits for…