How to Manage Arthritis Pain in Elderly People
Arthritis pain is common in elderly people and tends to afflict women more than men. Arthritis occurs when cartilage around bone ends wears away, causing bones to rub together. While there are more than 100 types of arthritis, they all involve inflammation or stiffness of the joints. Osteoarthritis, gout and [...]
Pneumonia in the Elderly: What To Do
Pneumonia in the elderly can be life-threatening. It’s a lung disease caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi. Elderly people tend to have weakened immune systems or health problems, so they are particularly at risk from the disease. Elderly people recovering from surgery are another risk category. They tend [...]
Skilled Nursing Services – Providing the Best Care
When you want exceptional and skilled nursing care, Haym Salomonm Home has you covered. We’re proud to announce that we have trained staff to provide skilled nursing services. They all are licensed and have years of experience, which has provided them the competence they need for the job. We [...]
How to prevent falls in older adults?
If we could prevent falls in older adults, we could significantly improve their quality of life and avoid hospitalization. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent them. When an elderly person falls, it can be serious. They can bruise themselves or break bones. And recovery from such injuries can [...]
Director of Rehabilitation Brian Rubiano Advocates Innovative Rehab Techniques
What is your role as Director of Rehabilitation at Haym Salomon Home? I wear a lot of hats. First and foremost I’m a clinician. I’m an occupational therapist by profession. I also went to grad school for healthcare administration. As a Rehabilitation Director, you have to understand all facets of [...]
Comprehensive Joint Replacement Rehab Program
Rehab after a joint replacement holds utmost importance in a patient’s life. At Haym Salomon Home, we have a dedicated team of physiotherapists and massage therapists. Their expertise combines to provide our patients with the best care they can get. Be it pre or post-surgery rehabilitation, our patients receive [...]
Electrical Bone Stimulation Therapy – The Miracle Treatment
For most seniors, the biggest ordeal can be broken bones and electrical bone stimulation is their only hope. With age, the elderly become brittle and the same is the case with their bones. Where a healthy person can survive a fall down a couple stairs unharmed, the experience can [...]
A Step towards a Better Life with Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
When you’re going through a difficult phase in life, it’s important to get support. And when your health is at stake, you can’t slack off. The cardiac rehabilitation program has been especially designed for patients who need support, emotional and physical help. By choosing a skilled nursing facility, like [...]
Pain Management – A Sign of Relief for Palliative Care Patients
People facing life threatening illnesses often require pain management. Most patients are more afraid of the side effects of the pain rather than the pain itself. This fear intensifies the impact of pain in their life, making them succumb to the diverse effects quickly. There’s always a possibility that [...]
Director of Recreation Rina Ruggieri: Recreaton is “Crucial for Healing”
What is therapeutic recreation? Why is it important for patient’s health and wellbeing? Most people come to our facility for healing and rehabilitation. Recreation is the kind of healing that happens from the inside out. It is crucial for healing. Residents come to us for obvious reasons. They need [...]