Functional Performance and Care Plan Quality Measure: MDS Section GG
In October 2016, all skilled nursing facilities will be submitting a new admission and discharge MDS for all Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries. The purpose of the new admission and discharge assessments is to gather information for the quality reporting program (QRP). Specifically, there is a new MDS Section GG that required for only your Med A […]
Live the Life You Love, Love the Life You Live
The goal of rehabilitation is to help an individual heal physically and mentally and achieve their highest level of independence possible. Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) all work together to help individuals overcome obstacles and accomplish normal tasks of daily living. These therapists work on an individual level, which is beneficial for […]
Discover the Benefits of Post Cardiac Rehabilitation
Thanks to today’s quality post cardiac rehabilitation programs, these days more and more people manage to survive severe heart problems that often cause millions of fatalities worldwide. This quality care allows cardiac patients to avoid further complications and make positive changes to enhance their life expectancy and improve their overall heart health.
After a Joint Replacement – Therapy’s Role in Joint Replacement Recovery
Joint replacement surgery and joint replacement recovery are common areas of focus for surgeons and patients today. These days, damaged joints can be safely removed and replaced with new ones via a surgical procedure known as joint replacement surgery. This type of intervention is usually performed by an orthopedic surgeon. In some cases, instead of removing […]
Maintaining Balance in Older Adults
Difficulty maintaining balance are extremely pressing problems that could impact one’s safety and well-being at any age, potentially signaling the presence of a health problem. The people who are able to maintain good balance around the clock, in any given set of circumstances- whether they are standing still or moving-can control the position of their body […]
Managing Chronic Pain: Key Aspects That Every Patient Should Consider
Chronic pain is the type of pain that affects one’s well-being for 12 weeks or more, even when the initial causes of pain, such as an injury, have already been addressed. According to recent statistics cited by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, around 20% of the individuals impacted by acute back pain […]
Better Balance
Maintaining good physical balance is important to all of us, especially those over 55. We know that when our balance is jeopardized, even slightly, we lose confidence in our abilities. This fear of falling and general loss of balance are more likely to result in a fall that causes minor or major injuries. So, what […]
Importance of Wellness Programming in Senior Living Communities
Regardless of their background, age or medical history, most seniors are dealing with the same wellness issues that impact their well-being, including depression, reduced mobility, lack of independence, safety concerns, and age-specific health issues. Those who strive to improve their quality of life, reduce their dependency on others, and benefit from the best care tailored […]
Understanding the Importance of Proper Hydration
During summer, the media and our doctors always advise us to minimize heat wave exposure, spend more time indoors, and drink as much water as possible. In theory, we all know that we should drink those 8 glasses of water on a daily basis to stay hydrated. Nonetheless, very few people can actually stick to […]
Cataracts & Vision Rehabilitation
Making the most of the beautiful things life has to offer can be quite difficult for those struggling to overcome the limitations set in place by vision loss or permanent blindness. Low vision is the term used to refer to a visual impairment that is not correctable through surgery, pharmaceuticals, glasses or contact lenses. It […]