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Recover Close to Home––Carrus Hospitals

May 6, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Recover Close to Home––Carrus Hospitals

Once upon a time, patients stayed in the hospital for sufficiently long periods so that when released, they expected to go directly home. That’s not always the case in traditional hospitals these days, and many patients require intermediary assistance until they are strong enough to manage without medical supervision. They look for a welcoming facility that offers every advantage for getting well, from advanced technology to authentic caring. […]

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When Someone you Care About Needs Caring for…Good Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village

February 5, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on When Someone you Care About Needs Caring for…Good Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village

Rehabilitation and skilled care (sometimes referred to as skilled nursing care or nursing home care) refers to care that is provided for residents who need the assistance of rehabilitative therapy staff and licensed nursing staff. Rehabilitation and skilled care is about more than providing care 24 hours a day. […]

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The Evolution of Nursing Homes

December 12, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on The Evolution of Nursing Homes

The Evolution of Nursing Homes
By Channing Clyde, Admissions Director & Heather Hamilton, Community Liaison, Salt Lake City LIVING WELL Magazine

Joanna is a 62-year-old single woman living alone in an apartment located in downtown Salt Lake City. After falling, and sustaining a fracture, her physician recommended hip replacement surgery. The orthopedic surgeon explained to her that she would require nursing care and physical therapy following surgery at a rehab center. […]

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Lacombe Nursing Centre: Rehab S.T.E.P.S. Program and “Eldergarten”

October 26, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Lacombe Nursing Centre: Rehab S.T.E.P.S. Program and “Eldergarten”

Lacombe Nursing Centre

Rehab S.T.E.P.S. Program and “Eldergarten”

By Samantha R. Young, MCD CCC/SLP, Program Manager

The Rehab Department of Lacombe Nursing Centre developed and launched two interventions last fall that have been very successful with the residents that have participated, especially those who have returned home – S.T.E.P.S. Program and “Eldergarten.” […]

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Recovery at Carrus

October 10, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Recovery at Carrus

Recovery at Carrus
Courtesy Carrus Specialty Hospital, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

After back surgery, Cal Baker hoped to go directly home from the hospital. But recovery required medical intervention and consistent therapies to help him regain strength and mobility. So Cal chose Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital, a facility he had previously simply seen from the road and thought it looked like a nice place. […]

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Transition Care: Life after a Hospital Stay – LIVING WELL Magazine

February 12, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Transition Care: Life after a Hospital Stay – LIVING WELL Magazine

Transition Care: Life after a Hospital Stay
By Amanda Romano, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

Very few problems arise that present the same level of concern as an unforeseen, unexpected event that lands a senior loved one in critical care. It can happen without warning, and unfortunately, the lingering effects often last a lifetime. Regardless of whether it’s a minor issue or something more serious like a fall, heart attack or stroke, any health-related event presents a series of challenges for not only the affected individual, but for the family charged to care for them as well. […]

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Akron Area YMCA on swimming for health – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 13, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Akron Area YMCA on swimming for health – LIVING WELL Magazine

IT’S WORTH A SPLASH…
Courtesy Akron Area YMCA, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
What compares to a cold splash of water on your face in the morning or a vigorous swim in the afternoon? Water is an essential part of life! Every living and breathing thing needs water in order to survive. As a species dependent upon it, we know how to play and enjoy the water. It is not just a resource for life, but also a source for exercise and enjoyment. […]

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HealthSouth on How to Survive and Thrive – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 26, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on HealthSouth on How to Survive and Thrive – LIVING WELL Magazine

Surviving and Thriving: How HealthSouth helped coma patient return to independence
By Kaci L. Eaves, LIVING WELL Magazine
Fifty-five-year-old Ray Bourque and his son run an air conditioning and refrigeration business in Katy, Texas, near Houston. Naturally, they stay pretty busy, seldom stopping for “down time.” […]