Santé specializes in a spectrum of care model that includes short-term nursing and rehabilitation, home health, palliative and hospice. Our library is a collection of stories, articles and information related to our core services and outpatient therapy programs –– all provided to help educate and spread awareness of the options available to you!
Types of Care Received With Post-Acute Assisted Living
At Sante, we provide superior care that focuses on the total well-being of the patient, rather than just their ailment. This is what sets us apart as a trusted leader …
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What Are the Long Term Effects of a Stroke?
Physical changes are not the only long-term effects of a stroke. Your loved one might also experience changes to their emotions, memory, and perception.
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Caring For Someone With End-Stage Diabetes
People can live for decades with diabetes, but controlling end-stage diabetes can be challenging. While diabetes may not be the overwhelming factor in the decline of their health, it’s not uncommon for diabetic patients to also have significant other illnesses such as cardiopulmonary disease, cancer or dementia. Together, these health concerns can cause your loved one to need additional support as the diseases complete their natural progression. Caring for someone with end-stage diabetes often includes less rigorous management of their blood sugar than in the past and more focus on the comfort of the patient and their quality of life.
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Hospice vs. Hospital: Finding The Right Solution For You
Receiving a serious or terminal diagnosis could indicate that hospice care is needed in the future. It’s important to know that hospice care is not synonymous with dying. With a terminal diagnosis, death may not occur for months or even years.
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Communicating End of Life Wishes With a Loved One
Discussing end of life wishes feels uncomfortable at best, but these conversations are crucial to ensure your wants are honored during this meaningful and transformational time. Because this is a …
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Understanding What Happens in Late-Stage MS
While the symptoms of multiple sclerosis may vary between individuals, late-stage MS is evidenced by a marked reduction in mobility and increased dependence on others for the most basic of life functions. Early stages of MS may begin with simple muscle weakness, difficulty speaking, tremors or dizziness and these symptoms increase in intensity over time. Understanding what happens during late-stage MS is vital to help provide a caring and safe environment for your loved one.
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Easy Activities for Seniors During Recovery After a Fall
As we age, it can be difficult to realize that we don’t simply bounce back from challenges as we did decades before. A fall to a senior could mean much more than a loss of mobility: it could require extensive rehabilitation, surgery or other life-altering challenges. As they’re recovering, seniors are likely to need mental as well as physical support in order to improve their health and mobility and these suggestions may help.
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Understanding the Stages of Memory Loss
As we age, it’s not unusual for everyone to deal with memory loss. For most people, this could be as simple as forgetting where you last placed your keys or …
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Caring for a Loved One With Parkinson’s Disease
Maintaining a high quality of life for your loved one with Parkinson’s disease requires determination and education. This includes understanding the various stages of the disease and how you can help your loved one manage through the symptoms. Whether you are simply keeping track of doctor appointments and medications or actively involved in day-to-day support, here are suggestions for caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease.
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