Posts Tagged ‘short term rehab Illinois’
Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month 2018
A hip fracture or stroke can leave you immobilized and completely bed-bound. That’s where rehab services come in. At short-term rehab facilities like Bridgeway Senior Living, you receive top-notch physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help you regain your full abilities. In October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) celebrates National Physical Therapy Month. Here at Bridgeway…
Read MoreBridgeway of Bensenville: Reaching Goals, Touching Lives
What is rehabilitation? And why would you need it? These are questions we intend to answer during National Rehabilitation Week. The National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation (NRAF) raises a week of awareness every September. The goal is to educate people about the benefits and impact of rehab, and how it helps people overcome obstacles and live…
Read MoreHealing from a Hip Fracture
It’s every senior’s worst nightmare: falling and breaking a hip. Falls are the leading cause of death from injury in the United States, and hip fractures are one of the main reasons for that. Shocking statistics say that up to 300,000 Americans over age 65 fracture a hip each year—and up to 30 percent of…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Short-Term Rehab
If your parent or loved recently suffered a stroke or broke their hip, it’s very likely they’re going to need some sort of rehabilitation services. You might be confused about all the terms and phrases referring to short-term rehab. Here’s what you need to know: What is Short-Term Rehab? Short-term rehabilitation, or rehab for short,…
Read MoreIs a Continuum of Care Community Right for You?
Many active seniors want to live independently and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. But the cost of maintaining a house, condo, or apartment may be crippling for some seniors. Association fees, lawn care, housekeeping, and cooking place a financial and physical burden on many seniors. Social isolation is also a…
Read MoreLearn FAST and Save a Life
I was sitting with my grandma at a family wedding, chatting about her newest great-grandchild. Suddenly, Grandma started slurring her words. At first I thought she had simply gotten distracted, but when she repeated herself it sounded like she was gargling water. I asked her if she was okay, and she nodded and tried speaking…
Read MoreShort Term Care vs Long Term Care: What’s The Difference?
There is a difference between short term care vs long term care. Short Term Care: What Is It? Short-term home care services can last anywhere from a few days to a couple of months. Usually while someone is recovering from an illness, injury or surgery. In these instances, home care is a beneficial temporary…
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