Brain injury rehab has a proven track record of making a positive difference to people’s well-being and independence. Through speech, physical and occupational therapy it is possible to recover from a brain injury at least to some extent. Be sure to ask the doctor looking after your loved one about these rehab therapies. Let’s take [...]
After any kind of surgical procedure there is a period of recuperation and recovery. Rehab after surgery is a vital aspect of recovery and usually involves post-surgery care, rehab therapy, including physical therapy.Let’s take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about this rehabilitation period. Please be aware that rehab will depend very [...]
A heart attack can be scary, especially if you aren’t sure what the recovery process entails. Many people think that their lives will be permanently altered during heart attack recovery in ways they won’t enjoy. Fortunately, though some changes will be necessary, you can still live a long, healthy life with the proper recovery [...]
An ileostomy is a life-saving operation that requires diverting the small bowel through an abdominal opening. Living with an ileostomy can be traumatic at first until you adjust and learn to cope with professional medical care and help. Many people who have had colostomy and ileostomies can lead normal, active lives. Haym Salomon Home [...]
People with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) usually have problems looking after themselves and interacting with others. Such injuries are often caused by a fall, a traffic accident, or a stroke. In such cases, cognitive rehabilitation can help improve brain function or help patients relearn how to perform certain tasks.Apart from accidents, brain injuries can also [...]
You might think that strokes just happen and that there are never any warning signs of a stroke. But you would be mistaken. In fact, lives can be saved, and recovery chances greatly enhanced if you can detect the early signs of a stroke.No one wants to have a stroke as it can leave you [...]
Whether in a nursing home or a hospital, worried and sick patients need loving care and kindness. These aspects of care are pivotal and should never be overlooked. Compassionate care, alongside therapeutic and professional medical care, is a hallmark of the very best health institutions.At Haym Salomon Home for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Brooklyn NY, [...]
Perhaps you have loved ones who are getting on in years and becoming frail. You may worry about the care they can get if they have to move into a nursing home. Whatever your situation, it’s worth finding out about nursing home treatment of the elderly.Let’s take a look at the kind of care and [...]
It can be quite a challenge to care for someone with Parkinson's disease. While there is no cure for this disease, various rehab therapies and treatments can reduce symptoms. Loving care and expert advice from a medical professional can greatly improve outcomes and allow a decent quality of life.Let’s take a closer look at this [...]
Learning or relearning skills lost after a fall or surgery can be frustrating. Restorative therapy encompasses a range of interventions to help the sick and elderly get back on their feet. However, with encouragement and support, therapy can make a huge difference to independence and quality of life.Physical, occupational, speech and psychological therapy as well [...]
