Welcome to Monument Health, specializing in: Skilled nursing, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Wound and Pain Management, Intravenous Therapy
As your parents grow older, it’s important to have a plan for end-of-life care. One of the most important things you can do for them is to help…
Managing your aging parents’ care can be challenging. It’s hard for older adults to lose their independence; they may also struggle with depression if they have to rely…
Advocating for your loved ones in any health setting can be tricky, but in skilled nursing settings, it can be particularly difficult as people are often not able…
Caregiving for an aging parent or loved one is at once one of the most rewarding experiences and among the most exhausting. You may be supporting an aging…
Trying to decide when skilled nursing is necessary can be a challenge. Keep reading to learn more about when skilled nursing is necessary and the signs it’s time…
Dizziness in the elderly can be a serious problem. It’s especially troublesome because it can lead to falls, the number one reason for hospitalization in the elderly across…
Chronic health issues affect 93% of adults over the age of 64. While high blood pressure (hypertension) is the most common chronic condition affecting older adults, up to…
When you or a loved ones are considering entering a skilled nursing facility, the decision at first can seem overwhelming. There are many unknowns from the outside upon…
Pneumonia in elderly patients is often serious and even life-threatening. Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by or develop alongside other illnesses and conditions. As…
A loss of independence in their daily lives affects many older adults. Currently, demand for supported living environments for aging adults exceeds the rate of their construction. Decreased…