Diabetes is easily considered as one of the most frequent of all health conditions that seniors experience. While an individual may have diabetes at any age, the risk of developing this condition increases with age. And needless to say, it brings several health complications with it. If the health of seniors with diabetes is [...]
Technically speaking, water is definitely one of the most important things our bodies need to carry out their functions properly, irrespective of age. The importance of good hydration increases twofold for seniors. What kind of harmful effects dehydration can cause in seniors and what you can do to prevent them? Causes for Dehydration in [...]
From the physical to the cognitive, social, and emotional health of a senior, almost every aspect of their life can be improved by enrolling them in a recreation therapy session. This type of therapy is all about helping seniors feel like a functional member of society in the most fun way possible. Find out [...]
Did you know that physical therapy can actually speed up the natural healing process? Irrespective of the condition a senior may currently be in, it’s safe to assume that physical therapy can really help. In fact, seniors can enjoy numerous benefits of physical therapy programs. Benefits of Physical Therapy for Seniors [...]
There may be several reasons why you may be on the lookout for a nursing home for your adults. Whatever those reasons may be, one thing is for sure that a great nursing home, like Haym Salomon Home in Brooklyn, can make a world of a difference to how a senior feels about [...]
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. [...]
