When you smile, they smile. There’s something both sacred and special about caring for someone who needs your help. Many certified nursing assistants launch their career because they believe in helping others, and they know the importance of how their care can transform the lives of those with whom they come into contact. What Do…
Did you know that 40 percent of senior Americans take five or more prescription medications? Nearly 20 percent take at least 10 or more, according to AARP. And if you count over-the-counter products and supplements, these percentages go even higher. We understand the importance of maintaining your regular medication schedule as prescribed, which is why…
The radiation and chemotherapy involved in fighting cancer also makes it more difficult for wounds to heal. As a result, cancer patients are prone to non-healing wounds, which can create a new and difficult set of complications. How do cancer patients manage wounds? Sometimes, these can be best addressed in a skilled nursing facility where…
Diabetes is about much more than monitoring your blood sugar. It’s also about managing your wounds and knowing why diabetics need wound management. For those with diabetes, it takes longer for wounds to heal because the disease impairs circulation and weakens the immune system. Those with diabetes may also experience leg numbness, which makes it…
Most of our residents are here (at inpatient rehabilitation) temporarily. That may contradict what you think of when you hear “skilled nursing facility.” Many think of these places as nothing more than mere nursing homes. In actuality, our dynamic approach to rehabilitation means that we are often a temporary place where residents learn new skills…
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,…
It happens almost 700 times a day, and chances are you don’t even think about it. On average, you swallow once a minute when you’re awake, and even more when you’re eating. It’s easy to take swallowing for granted until you’re unable to do it. Swallowing difficulties are quite common after a stroke. This is…
Suppose you just fractured a hip, and have learned that after hip replacement surgery, you’ll need to learn how to walk again. Perhaps your loved one recently had a stroke, and they are having difficulty performing tasks of everyday living to the point that it is a serious disability. In each of these scenarios, skilled…
It is one of the largest vaccination efforts in American history, and we’re playing a role in it. During the nationwide coronavirus pandemic, we have continually demonstrated our dedication to keeping our residents safe through adherence to all recommended infection control guidelines and more recently through vaccination. Our residents and staff were offered the COVID-19…
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…
