The safety and well-being of our residents and our staff’s families remain our number one priority. As the COVID-19 situation transforms and develops, we will adjust our policies accordingly. Changing COVID-19 Protocols It’s important to realize that these protocols may change depending upon the latest COVID-19 mandates. While we strive to maintain the most recent…
Medication management can be challenging at any age. For those who may have dementia or have difficulty with day-to-day tasks, keeping up with several prescriptions can be challenging at best. A skilled nursing home, like Bladen East, can go a long way toward keeping your parents safe and healthy by assisting them with medication management….
Did you know that speech therapy is about much more than learning how to speak more clearly? It’s also about improving your memory, communication and even helping your brain function more efficiently. In some cases, it can even assist those who have difficulty swallowing. Speech therapy is one of several rehabilitative therapies we offer. But…
Documents and Conversations You Need to Have With Your Parent You were hoping it wouldn’t happen. You didn’t want your parent or spouse to need skilled nursing, but you’re no longer able to care for them at home. But how do you help your loved one transition to skilled nursing care? Let us guide you…
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…
Most patients need physical therapy after hip replacement surgery. If you are one of them, it’s vital to know where to get the best physical rehabilitation care and how to maximize your Medicare benefits. After a major joint replacement surgery, you usually aren’t ready to go directly home. Typically, your doctor will prescribe inpatient physical rehabilitation…
When those you love are no longer safe to live by themselves, you will be faced with a choice of finding a quality community, such as Bladen East, for them. But while there is no question that they need assistance with daily living, the question remains: do they need a skilled nursing facility (sometimes called…
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…
Imagine not being able to eat without pain. Consider the fact that thousands of Americans are barely able to swallow. In certain cases, swallowing can even be impossible. The medical term for difficulty swallowing is dysphagia, and working with a speech therapy clinic can help resolve these issues, enabling you to enjoy eating normally again….
