How Psychological Therapies Help Patients With Neurological Disorders
Psychological therapies can be combined with medicinal treatments. Doing so means that patients with neurological disorders will receive the comprehensive care they need. There are many visible changes that take place as we get older. Graying hair and stiff joints may be worrisome but they are not the greatest [...]
Why Narrowed Arteries Can Be Dangerous
Your coronary arteries have a very important job to do. They are in charge of carrying blood to, and from, your heart to the rest of your body. Narrowed arteries mean that their ability to do this job is compromised. Why arteries get narrowed? Narrowed coronary arteries can [...]
5 Ways To Live Longer With Heart Disease
Heart disease is an umbrella term for conditions affecting the function and structure of the heart. Most common among these is coronary heart disease. More than 11 percent of adults in America have heart disease so it’s a relatively common diagnosis. Left unchecked, cardiovascular diseases are life-threatening. In fact, [...]
Oxygen Therapy Benefits For Adults And Seniors
Breathing in oxygen is such a vital part of our lives, yet we do so without even realizing it. However, there are times when patients struggle to take in enough oxygen from the air. In these instances, they may be prescribed oxygen therapy which has many benefits. It is [...]
The Causes Of Dizziness In Adults
Dizziness is a common symptom associated with many conditions. Because of this, there are many potential causes of dizziness. Dizziness is often simply a result of vertigo, in which case, it is generally benign. That is, it is not dangerous or something to excessively worry about. Many people think [...]
Patients Are Treated With Dignity – Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions, Malke Safran, is Brooklyn born and bred. Malke holds a B.Sc. and a Master’s degree in healthcare management policy from The New School. She’s been at Haym Salomon Home for Nursing & Rehabilitation since 2003. Here, she talks about the admissions procedure. What are the questions [...]
How to Find the Best Nursing Home in Your Local Area
Making a decision to move you or a loved one into a nursing home or elderly care facility can be a tough one - but it's often the right choice to make. However, it's also important that you take a lot of care and attention finding the absolute best [...]
The Importance of Nutrition for Seniors
If you've been thinking about nutrition for seniors you're in the right place. It's an important subject - and one you need to take seriously. Whether you're a senior yourself or care about someone you know, diet makes a huge difference to your quality of life. That's why in [...]
How Inpatient Rehab Can Aid Recovery
The journey to recovery after illness, injury, or a medical event is an important one. You may be learning to adapt and adjust to physical changes to your body, and how you think and feel about events. Recovery can take time, commitment, and resilience. Spending time in inpatient rehab [...]
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Managing Hypertension
If left uncontrolled, hypertension can lead to a heart attack, stroke or even heart failure. It’s therefore important to receive a diagnosis and begin managing hypertension as quickly as possible. Otherwise known as high blood pressure, hypertension is a common condition affecting many people as they age. When there [...]