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…
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…
