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!
10 Home Exercises to Prevent Falls
A debilitating fall can lead to an extended hospital stay and can even cause negative long-term effects on you and your loved one’s quality of life. While preventing falls isn’t guaranteed, there are some home exercises that your loved one can do to help increase strength and balance.
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What Does Medicare-Funded Home Health Care Cover?
If you have Medicare, you can use your home health benefit to pay for a variety of services including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides, and more. Here’s what you need to know about Medicare-funded home health care.
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5 Things to Look For in a Skilled Nursing Facility
A skilled nursing facility provides post-acute care to allow a patient to heal after an unexpected hospital stay or during treatment for a condition. A comfortable setting with a compassionate …
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How to Help Your Family Plan for a Major Surgery
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.
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Short-Term versus Long-Term Care: What’s the Difference?
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.
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Who Would Benefit from Home Health Care Physical Therapy?
Home health care services are beneficial to those looking to receive personalized care in the comfort of their home. Physical therapy is one of the most common types of home …
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Potential Challenges of End of Life Care
End of life care is an important healthcare service that Santé provides for those nearing end of life. This type of care has many advantages including comfort care, pain management, and family support. However, end of life care is not without its challenges. Family may be resistant to a patient’s decision to end medical treatment. Caregivers may need respite to maintain their own mental and physical health. The team at Santé is here to help families and patients navigate these potential challenges. Here are a few to consider.
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What Conditions Benefit from Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathology is a specialized service that can help rehabilitate those suffering from speech and language issues. A speech therapist uses specific techniques to help patients retrain or learn the movements of the mouth. Any number of conditions can lead to the need for speech therapy in elderly patients, including stroke, dementia, or brain injury.
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What Does a Home Health Care Provider Do?
Santé offers a variety of services provided to patients in the comfort of their home. This is to ensure everyone can receive a compassionate continuum of care throughout their recovery. Services include nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, social workers and home health aides. A home health care provider can improve the quality of life for those recovering from a hospital stay, fighting a terminal disease or nearing the end of life.
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