Creating a safe environment for a loved one with Alzheimer’s
I have a friend whose husband developed a form of cognitive illness in his mid-70s. From caring for him to making sure he took his medications, got to physician appointments and ate adequately, she had her hands full.
And evening, which ...
‘Pre-Hab’ 101: Maximizing your short-term rehabilitation
Last month I wrote about the value of short-term rehabilitation for people who experience a health emergency, a hospitalization or injury or who just otherwise need help in transitioning to safe living at home.
While short-term rehab ...
Five ways short-term rehab can promote a faster recovery
As a long-time executive director of senior living communities, I have seen firsthand the impact short-term rehabilitation can have on people’s health and wellness.
If you’re not familiar with short-term rehab, it offers older ...
Five engaging activities for older adults with cognitive issues
My daughter will always remember that one interaction.
My mother—her grandmother—had had a stroke and was doing rehab in a senior living community for the cognitive impairments that can accompany a stroke.
While we ...
Veterans tell their stories at Diakon Veterans Day events
Editor’s Note: In recognition of Veterans Day, Diakon held events at senior living communities honoring the dedication and service of residents who served in the military. The following post is a compilation of comments made by one of the ...