Steps to Take to Make It Through a Cardiac Episode and Prevent Another
What is Cardiac Episode? A cardiac episode is a health event that may include a new cardiac event, decompensation of chronic cardiac disease, or an acute event due to or related to underlying cardiovascular disease. It occurs when something interrupts your heart’s function or blood flow, which is why having any form of heart disease could be […]
What Is Cardiac Rehab?
If you or someone you know has recently been admitted to the hospital for a heart health issue, you may be asking, “What comes next?” Families and friends want to make sure their loved ones will be OK, and you might be wondering if you’re ready to go home. Cardiac rehabilitation can help ease the […]
Breathe Better with Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercises
Breathing well is fundamental to maintaining overall health and quality of life, especially for individuals with chronic lung conditions such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, or lung cancer. Patients often face challenges like shortness of breath, which can significantly impact daily activities and overall well-being. The anxiety that comes with feeling short of […]
The Basics of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Lung Diseases
What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation? Pulmonary rehabilitation is a supervised medical program designed to help people with conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, and more. Through targeted exercises and breathing techniques, this comprehensive program serves as a lifeline for those seeking to live and breathe better. 1 Who is […]
After a Heart Attack: Recovery Time, Symptoms & Care
A heart attack, medically termed a myocardial infarction, occurs when a portion of the heart muscle is deprived of adequate blood supply, typically due to coronary artery disease (CAD) or a severe spasm of a coronary artery. This interruption in blood flow can cause significant damage to the heart muscle if not promptly treated. 1 […]
Understanding the 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Phases
Navigating life after a cardiac event can be daunting, but cardiac rehabilitation offers a structured pathway to recovery and improved heart health. The comprehensive program, tailored to individuals recovering from a heart attack, heart failure, heart disease, open heart surgery, or any other kind of heart condition, plays a significant role in enhancing quality of […]
Exploring How Life Enrichment Programs Support Dementia Care
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia pose significant challenges to cognitive, emotional, and social well-being of older adults. Dementia can affect memory, behavior, and communication. Dementia symptoms trigger a decline in thinking skills, also known as cognitive abilities, severe enough to impair daily life and independent function. As a result, individuals with dementia may […]
Short-Term vs Long-Term Skilled Nursing Care
Skilled nursing care is essential for providing medical and rehabilitative services to individuals with diverse health needs, ranging from recovery after surgery to chronic conditions, both acute flare-ups and simply managing them. However, it’s important to distinguish between short-term and long-term care to make informed decisions tailored to an individual’s specific situation. For example, an […]
Who Can Benefit from Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
Pulmonary rehabilitation, commonly referred to as pulmonary rehab or PR, is a supervised medical program designed for individuals with chronic breathing issues related to lung disease. The program aims to enhance a patient’s quality of life and functional capacity through a combination of exercises and breathing techniques. While PR complements medical treatment, it does not […]
What Are Nursing Homes? Understanding What They Are and Who They Serve
The demographic landscape of the United States is rapidly evolving, with a significant portion of the population entering their mature years. Currently, over 1.3 million older adults reside in nursing homes across the nation, a number expected to surge as the population ages. Knowing the ins and outs of nursing homes is more important than […]
How Cardiac Rehab Can Improve Quality of Life
Cardiac rehabilitation encompasses a comprehensive approach, blending exercise, education, counseling, and lifestyle adjustments for individuals recovering from cardiac events or procedures such as heart attacks, heart failure, angioplasty, or heart surgery. This multifaceted program, overseen by a team of medical professionals specializing in cardiac care, aims to optimize recovery and improve overall heart health, offering […]
Understanding the Signs: When is Dementia Care Needed for Your Aging Parents?
As our parents age, they may need more care and attention than they once did. One of the primary concerns that many family members face is the decline of memory and cognitive abilities in their loved ones. When changes in cognitive health become pervasive and interfere with daily life, a conversation about Dementia Care becomes […]
Acute vs Subacute Rehab
Introduction: Rehabilitation medicine plays a crucial part in improving patients’ functional abilities after incidents like severe injury, disease, or surgery. Understanding the divergence between acute and subacute rehabilitation is key to grasping the comprehensive rehabilitation process. Read on to learn the differences in the level of care between the two. Acute Rehabilitation: Acute rehab steps […]
Elmhurst Receives American Heart Association Certification
Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has earned the Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification offered by the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health. The certification provides an evidence-based framework for evaluating a skilled nursing facility against the American Heart Association’s rigorous science-based requirements for heart failure patients, […]
Providence couple who met at Elmhurst get married
Providence couple Kathleen and Robert tied the knot at Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center after falling in love at the nursing home during the pandemic. See the press release here.
Elmhurst Celebrates 2023 National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Contact: Greg Turner, Ball Consulting Group, LLC Phone: 617-243-9950 Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center to Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week, May 14-20 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 9, 2023) – Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center will observe National Skilled Nursing Care Week, May 14-20, featuring the theme of “Cultivating Kindness,” with a series of activities and […]
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month
In recognition of Occupational Therapy Month, we invite you to come Behind The Mask with Occupational Therapist Lindsey Bousquet! Lindsey has been with Team Elmhurst for the past nine months and she ensures that all of the patients and residents she works with make daily improvements and successes. She strives to create a positive impact […]
Wilmington Valentine’s Day Card Drive Receives Thousands Of Cards For Seniors
We are so honored and proud to see one of our very own New England Clinical Liaisons, Jennifer Kennedy, be recognized for her and her daughter’s work on receiving over 5,500 Valentine’s Cards with their Project Valentine initiative. They started this initiative back in 2013 and though this year has had its challenges they were […]
Our Healthcare Heroes Deserve an Ice Cream Social!
Elmhurst hosted an Ice Cream Social for our residents and dedicated staff yesterday! Thank you to all of our Healthcare Heroes.
Happy Easter from Elmhurst!
Happy Easter to all!
