Can Poor Sleep Impact the Senior Brain?
Who doesn’t love a good night’s sleep? When it’s time for bed, we look forward to a restful sleep to feel refreshed in the morning. However, not everyone enjoys an uninterrupted eight hours each night – especially not seniors. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 50 percent of people over the age of…
Touring a Skilled Nursing Facility
When a loved one experiences an acute trauma or the time comes for mom or dad to be admitted to a skilled nursing facility, it is essential to tour potential homes before making a final decision. Visiting a facility during its hours of operation gives your family an idea of what life is like for…
The Importance of Resident Meals
As we age, proper nutrition becomes even more important to our health. In particular, people over 50 years old should follow strict USDA food patterns that incorporate plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and healthy fats. At West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center, we understand the importance of meeting the nutritional needs of each senior…
What Does a 5-Star Medicare Rating Mean?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a federal agency that provides health insurance to seniors over the age of 65 and certain younger individuals who have a qualifying disability. In addition to its health insurance programs, CMS provides families and caregivers with a Five-Star Quality Rating System for nursing homes. The system evaluates…