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 the pain might affect the [...]
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 recovery. Just like physical and [...]
Excellent nursing homes are now beginning to realize the importance of bedside leisure activities. Seniors come to nursing homes to be looked after in every way possible. Some seniors may come to these nursing homes in more difficult conditions as compared to others. They may require a more individualized form of attention and care from [...]
I am very grateful to Haym Salomon Home, to all the staff working here for their care and therapy. I am also very grateful to Yelena Smolenskaya who puts her heart and soul into her work. When I first came here, I could not move at all, I could not even move my feet, [...]
Today more than ever, we see more and more therapists advocating holistic therapies. Their reason for doing so is simple. Whether you are dealing with an issue or a person, there are always several aspects to it. You cannot provide a solid solution to any issue, or effectively help any person with their problems [...]
Recovering from experiencing a stroke is a difficult process for seniors. In addition to being extremely scary, a stroke can leave several negative aftereffects on the body. Stroke Rehabilitation Program for a Quick Recovery If you have a senior at home who is recovering from a stroke, your best move would be to get [...]
Diabetes is easily considered as one of the most frequent of all health conditions that seniors experience. While an individual may have diabetes at any age, the risk of developing this condition increases with age. And needless to say, it brings several health complications with it. If the health of seniors with diabetes is [...]
Technically speaking, water is definitely one of the most important things our bodies need to carry out their functions properly, irrespective of age. The importance of good hydration increases twofold for seniors. What kind of harmful effects dehydration can cause in seniors and what you can do to prevent them? Causes for Dehydration in [...]
From the physical to the cognitive, social, and emotional health of a senior, almost every aspect of their life can be improved by enrolling them in a recreation therapy session. This type of therapy is all about helping seniors feel like a functional member of society in the most fun way possible. Find out [...]
Did you know that physical therapy can actually speed up the natural healing process? Irrespective of the condition a senior may currently be in, it’s safe to assume that physical therapy can really help. In fact, seniors can enjoy numerous benefits of physical therapy programs. Benefits of Physical Therapy for Seniors [...]
