It’s hard to see your senior parents experience a serious injury. It can be heartbreaking, and it may even remind you that they may need closer supervision as they age. But the physical injury is only one aspect of the situation. It’s not unusual for a senior parent to become depressed as well, and often,…
Are you planning to have a knee replacement? Maybe you have to have a hip replaced. If so, you need an inpatient rehabilitation facility near you that offers the equipment you need with the stellar dedication to service you deserve. At Bladen East, we have helped hundreds of our residents regain mobility, whether they were…
It’s an understandable mistake. When most people hear “occupational therapy,” they think of preparing someone to go back to their job. The word “occupation” can provide some confusion, especially when you realize there are several different kinds of rehabilitative therapies—including physical therapy. We’ll break down what these therapies are to clearly show you the differences…
Maybe your father slipped and fell while getting out of the shower. Maybe you tripped on an area rug and landed on your knee. The older you get, the more likely you are to break a hip or leg after a fall. Often, these may require emergency surgery. Rehabilitation is started while you’re in the…
Falls can cause injury at any age. However, senior citizens are much more likely to break a bone after a fall, particularly if they have osteoporosis. Regardless of how old you are, what typically follows is the long road of rehabilitation. Sometimes, for safety or other reasons, this rehabilitation is better conducted in a skilled…
We know it can be frustrating. Recovering from a hip or knee replacement can be a time-consuming process. We want you to remember that nothing worthwhile happens overnight, and we admire every resident who arrives for physical therapy, determined to master new skills. That’s why we wanted to provide some tips that will help you…
