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….
For the safety of our residents at Bladen East, we have restricted visitation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We also want to assure you that there have been no cases of COVID-19 at Bladen East. We are taking direction on visitation restrictions from the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and…
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…
We will treat you like family. If we had to boil down all of the reasons to select Bladen East, that one would be the most vital. Because nothing is as important as family. Maybe your parent lives across the country from you and you’re not able to visit as often as you’d like. Perhaps…
After a knee or hip replacement, your doctor will determine if you’re able to be discharged to your home. If not, you’ll need to have inpatient physical therapy. This usually means a temporary stay at a skilled nursing facility like Bladen East. There are a few things you’ll need before you start inpatient rehab physical…
Assisted living activities are about much more than bingo. We know that our senior residents benefit a lot from regular activities, and the National Institute on Aging agrees! These activities help keep the mind and body healthy in addition to helping form social relationships. So what are some meaningful activities for seniors? Take a look at…
