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Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain: Get Relief With These Exercises

December 5, 2018

Chronic joint pain is a common ailment among elderly men and women. As the body ages, the joints in the hands and feet can become swollen. Even though it’s common, you might not know that painful swelling in the joints can eventually result in bone erosion, joint deformity, and damaged body systems. If you’re suffering from chronic pain due to inflammation in the joints, you may be suffering from an autoimmune disease called rheumatoid arthritis.

How to Help Your Family Plan for a Major Surgery

September 17, 2018

If you or a loved one is planning for an upcoming surgery, having the support of your family is crucial for the pre- and post-operation procedures. Knowing how to help your family plan for a major surgery will, in turn, help you.

Short-Term versus Long-Term Care: What’s the Difference?

September 12, 2018

The rehabilitation treatment process begins with knowing the right type of treatment for your specific situation. Santé’s rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy in addition to skilled nursing services. By understanding the differences between short-term and long-term care, you’ll be better equipped to improve your quality of life and recover from injury.

What is Respite Care?

April 27, 2018

Santé has a compassionate team available to help patients get the care they need. Whether it’s from one of our rehabilitation locations or a home health aide. As we work …

Tips for Managing Post-Acute Care

April 20, 2018

After an unexpected hospital stay, patients who no longer need inpatient care are often discharged to a post-acute care setting, like Santé. This type of setting allows a patient to heal after a sudden and serious hospital stay. With services to assist with pain management, wound care, improving cognitive deficiencies, and even light housekeeping, post-acute care (PAC) can be critical to a full recovery.

Can Rehabilitation Help Someone Who’s Had a Stroke?

March 14, 2018

A stroke can leave behind devastating disabilities in its wake, but stroke survivors are often able to regain a measure of independence with patience and targeted therapy.

Why Emotional Support During Recovery is Critical

March 7, 2018

Recovering from a serious injury, trauma or illness is challenging mentally, physically and emotionally. Caregivers, family and friends must be prepared to support all of these needs in their loved one. While the physical aspects will often improve on an expected trajectory, emotional support is critical to full recovery. Without a network of caring individuals, it’s too easy for someone in recovery to slide into a state of depression or anxiety.

Tips to Help Your Family Caregiver Be More Comfortable

February 14, 2018

The position of long-term caregiver may be both one of the most rewarding and most challenging. Emotional hills and valleys are only some of the invisible signs of daily care for another human being. Caregivers often tend to provide such loving support for others that they forget to take care of themselves. This can cause a downward spiral in health and mental well-being. However, caregivers are often the last people to ask others for help. How can you provide caregivers with the support that they need to be more comfortable in their role?

What to Expect When Rehabilitating After Illness or Injury

January 8, 2018

The recovery process is a journey. When you suffer an illness or injury, your body needs time to repair itself before you jump back into the activities of daily life. That’s why many patients choose to undergo rehabilitation at Santé before returning home. Our physicians, therapists and skilled nurses have the training needed to help you on the road to recovery. While you’re rehabilitating from an illness or injury with us, here are a few things you can expect:

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