How In-House Dialysis Supports Recovery During Rehabilitation
There are roughly 1.3 million Americans receiving care at a skilled nursing facility or nursing home and around 558,000 Americans who are on dialysis. When a patient is…
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What Is Post-Traumatic Injury Rehabilitation?
A traumatic injury is any injury sustained during a violent or dangerous accident. These injuries often happen during a car crash, sports accidents, and especially for the elderly,…
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What Does A Physiatrist Do During Short-Term Rehabilitation?
If you or a loved one is recovering from an illness, injury, or a stay in the hospital, your care team often includes a bevy of care staff,…
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What Is LVAD Care And Why Might Skilled Nursing Support Be Needed?
As of 2024, there were 6.7 million American adults with heart failure. This means their heart can’t pump enough blood, so it can’t deliver enough oxygenated blood to…
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Understanding Hospital Deconditioning And The Rehabilitation Process
People are hospitalized because they need medical care for a serious health issue. However, being hospitalized can cause additional health issues, and patients may struggle with the effects…
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Ventilator Weaning And Rehabilitation: Understanding The Recovery Process
When a person’s ability to get enough oxygen is compromised because of surgery, illness, or injury, mechanical ventilation may be used to provide oxygen while removing carbon dioxide…
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What Are The Steps To Help Seniors Manage Anxiety?
According to The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP), anxiety in seniors is a common issue affecting somewhere between 10% to 20% of people in this demographic. Keep…
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What To Bring to a Skilled Nursing Facility
When packing to move to a skilled nursing facility, it helps to know what a skilled nursing facility is. Skilled nursing facilities are medical facilities where residents receive…
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How To Choose The Right Caregiver For An Aging Loved One
Your aging loved one may need care to ensure their well-being. With over 90% of people 65 and older suffering from a chronic health condition, your aging loved…
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What Adult Children Should Know Before Becoming A Caregiver
Becoming a caregiver to an aging or sick family member can be a rewarding experience, but it is almost always an enormous challenge, emotionally, physically, and financially. Those…
