Low Impact Aerobic Activities for Seniors
Things may slow down as we age, but it’s important to keep active. At Santé, we understand that regular exercise can help prevent conditions such as heart disease or diabetes. It can also boost a senior’s mood and provide an opportunity to socialize with other seniors. That’s why exercise or physical therapy is often a component of our home health care and in-facility rehabilitation programs.
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When You Should Start Cardiac Therapy
What’s the most important muscle in your body? The biceps? Your hamstrings? While these can help you move, the number one muscle in your body is your heart. It provides oxygen and nutrients to your body, and keeps blood flowing to other vital organs. You can’t live without it!
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Who Should Go to a Skilled Nursing Facility?
As we age, many seniors begin to require regularly scheduled medical care. Help is often provided by a skilled or registered nurse (RN) who is familiar with the patient’s physical needs. While some professionals use the terms “skilled nursing facility” and “nursing home” interchangeably, skilled nursing services may actually be provided in the comfort of your home, at an assisted living community, in a hospital, or at an inpatient facility such as Santé Transitional Rehabilitation Centers. If you’re unsure what type of care you’ll need, here are three factors that can help determine if a skilled nursing facility is right for you.
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Post-Acute or Home Health Care? 5 Questions to Ask
Most patients understand the process when you have an injury or illness. First, you see a doctor or visit the hospital. Next, you receive a diagnosis and treatment. Finally, you …
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What is Post Acute Care?
The first surprise many family members encounter when they begin to explore options for additional care for their loved one is that the options are endless and often confusing. In …
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How In-Home Healthcare Supports Patient Independence
Why are more and more people choosing in-home healthcare over long-term nursing facilities? The answer is quite simple: They desire to stay at home and maintain their independence for as …
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Santé’s Commitment To You
When it comes to post-acute care, Santé believes that the whole patient matters. This means that, rather than focusing strictly on the illness or ailment that brought you to us, …
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FAQs To Help With Heart Attack Recovery
There is no question that a heart attack can have a major impact on a person’s life. Understandably, patients want to know why a heart attack occurred and what life …
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The Growing Need For Home Health Care
Home health care services are in greater demand today than ever before, and for good reason. According to a survey conducted by Bring the Vote Home, 91% of seniors would …
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