Occupational therapy for elderly patients is a treatment that helps senior people live more productive and independent lives. With this treatment, patients are encouraged to participate in improving the quality of their lives. Haym Salomon, a Brooklyn-based rehab, provides occupational therapy for senior patients that have suffered from injuries, memory loss, and illnesses. It [...]
Speech therapy for seniors is crucial especially if your elderly loved ones are suffering from dementia and stroke. Speech is important for the elderly to communicate effectively with their caregiver, but also to socialize with others. A speech therapist teaches elderly patients how to swallow properly as this function is also affected by speech impairment. [...]
Good respiratory care improves the lifeline of elderly patients suffering from respiratory diseases. As we get older, we are susceptible to developing respiratory illnesses due to our weakened immune system. Our elderly loved ones can suffer from common cold, flu, pneumonia, bronchitis and asthma to name a few. With these diseases, it gets [...]
Most elderly feel stressed out if you tell them that they need to stay in a senior rehab to recover from an operation or an injury. In most cases, they would often insist on going home. This happens very often in many senior rehabilitation centers. If you are looking after their welfare, it is important [...]
Geriatric physical therapy is very important in helping the elderly restore their functionality by increasing their balance, strength, and mobility. Losing our strength and flexibility is common once we get older and this can lead to a cascade of effects. These cascading effects include difficulty in maintaining fitness, infection and experiencing more pain. [...]
If your elderly loved ones have recently been hospitalized, they are likely referred to an elderly rehab facility to recuperate. As a concerned family member, you might be curious about how their days are structured. It is important to note that whether they will be staying for a few days or months, their days [...]
Elderly patients who need to undergo surgical procedures need geriatric pre-rehabilitation. It is defined as the preparation the patient makes before undergoing an operation. The thing is that any surgical procedures demand both mental and physical preparation. It is the secret to getting back on your feet in no time. There are numerous studies that [...]
Nursing homes for elderly are one of the best places where your aging loved ones can stay to spend their golden years. While most find it unpleasant to decide to put their parents in a nursing home, making such a decision will benefit your parents. Letting them stay in a nursing home puts them [...]
I am Albert Khaski. I am Medical Director of Haym Salomon Home for Rehabilitation and Nursing. I want to talk to you about our medical services that we offer in our facility. We have an array of services starting from sub-acute rehabilitation to all the way of taking care of severely demented patients with [...]
It was my dream to have a “place with happy faces” and “true care” My name is Olga Lipschitz. I am the owner of Haym Salomon Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Haym Salomon is the result of a long-time dream for many reasons. My past, which I am [...]
