When skin is exposed to prolonged pressure, bed sores can develop. Bed sores are most likely to develop in bony areas, like the hips, heels, coccyx, and shoulder blades, but …
Read moreSanté 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!
When skin is exposed to prolonged pressure, bed sores can develop. Bed sores are most likely to develop in bony areas, like the hips, heels, coccyx, and shoulder blades, but …
Read moreAs we counsel families through the process of selecting compassionate service when hospice is recommended, we encounter a myriad of widely-believed myths about hospice care that prevent many people from …
Read moreWhether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a pet or a job, the feelings that follow a major loss can be overwhelming. The most common and natural …
Read moreNearly three-quarters of a million Americans suffer from stroke each year, with two-thirds of those individuals surviving and requiring extensive rehabilitation or therapy after their stroke. While victims of a …
Read moreNerve pain can be debilitating and demoralizing, especially when you are already in palliative care and suffering from a long-term illness or serious injury. The symptoms could include everything from …
Read moreDeciding to transition a loved one to comfort care can be a difficult conversation for family members to have. Those closest to the patient might feel resistant, and others might …
Read moreCaring for elderly parents can be rewarding but incredibly stressful for adult children, who often have obligations of their own: full-time jobs and children at home, to name a few. …
Read moreHome health aides allow people who are aging, disabled or recovering from injury or illness to get help with their daily tasks inside the home, allowing them to stay home …
Read moreWhen an injury, illness, or other medical event is serious enough, daily activities that were easy to perform before might become so difficult that you need extensive therapy to regain strength and skills before going home from the hospital. In these cases, a rehabilitation center is an integral component of your treatment and recovery plan.
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