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!
How to Prepare for Post-Acute Care
Once you’ve been in hospital care for an injury, illness or major medical procedure such as a hip replacement, it can be difficult to leave. You’re close to your doctor. You have your routine down and nurses ready at the touch of a button. You wonder… what’s the next step?
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What Type of Physical Therapy is Good for the Elderly?
Physical therapy isn’t just for recuperation after a fall or injury. At Santé, many of our home health care patients receive physical therapy as part of their program. Physical therapy can help senior citizens strengthen weak muscles and increase mobility. It can also improve endurance, so that the patient can enjoy physical hobbies like gardening or golf for longer periods of time.
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Starting Physical Therapy After Hip Replacement
Artificial joints aren’t as uncommon as you might think. According to doctors at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, around 7 million Americans have an artificial hip or knee. Many of these are older adults. About 7% of people over 50 have had a complete replacement surgery – and that number doesn’t even include those with partial artificial joints!
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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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3 Ways Telehealth Innovation Is Changing Care Coordination
Care coordination is critical to ensuring that patients receive care that is aligned to their individual needs at all times, across all facilities, and across all care team members. As more healthcare providers and organizations seek to deliver patient-centric care, the delivery of care must evolve and leverage new technology for faster communication and better collaboration.
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Safety Checklist for Seniors Living at Home
Nearly 90 percent of seniors plan to remain at home in their Golden Years, according to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). There are many advantages of home living, from increased independence to comfort, familiarity and accessibility to nearby family and friends. When a senior chooses this option, rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility, loved ones often worry about the safety of their elderly relative.
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What is Occupational Therapy (and When Do You Need It)?
Many patients with injuries or illnesses hear about the benefits of occupational therapy. If you haven’t heard about occupational therapy before, you may be unfamiliar with how it works. Occupational therapy is a broad term for patient-centered practices designed to help someone with a physical or mental deficit complete daily activities.
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