West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center: Setting the Standard
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center is setting the new standard for short-term and long-term care! Our skilled nursing facility specializes in Alzheimer’s/dementia care and also provides a safe environment for short-term rehab patients and long-term residents. What Are Patients & Families Saying? It is our mission to foster a caring and comfortable atmosphere for…
Tips for Moving to a Dementia Community
When a loved one needs professional nursing care, it can impact the whole family. What makes the situation even more stressful is when the senior suffers from dementia. Whether for safety or financial reasons, mom or dad needs round-the-clock attention at a specialized dementia care facility. Thankfully, a skilled nursing facility like West Hartford Health…
The Future of AI Technology for Seniors
According to Juniper Research, more than 50% of American homes have voice-enabled smart speakers like the Amazon Echo. As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve and grow in popularity, we can accomplish more by doing much less. Right now, that includes asking Alexa to give a weather report, turn on music and set reminders….
What Seniors Need to Know About Blood Pressure
Many of us are familiar with the leading causes of death: Heart disease, cancer and stroke to name a few. But did you know that high blood pressure is considered a “silent killer”? Traditionally, a normal blood pressure level was 120/80 and above 140/90 was considered high. Recently, the American Heart Association and the American…