Often families express concern about understanding behavior changes that the Alzheimer’s patient exhibits. Families will often ask whether or not the patient’s behavior is related to the disease, i.e. “Is the disease doing it or are they upset with me?” I will attempt to explain some of these changes based on my experience and educational… Read more»
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Evelyn “swing-dances” with orthopedic rehabilitation
Evelyn is a 94-year-old widow living independently at home. She fell while walking between her kitchen and dining room and fractured her hip and right collar bone…. “To imagine that a woman, in her 90’s, would be doing ‘swing-dancing’ with a physical therapist is, again, awesome! The complete mending of her hip was supposed to take 12 weeks. She was discharged to her own home in less than 6 weeks.”
Visiting a Loved One in a Nursing Home
When a loved one is staying at a nursing home, it can be a time of adjustment for everyone. It is very common to worry about when to visit, what to say, and what to do. A visit however, is a wonderful time for bonding, connecting, and learning. It’s a very natural to feel as… Read more»
Generations at Regency’s Award-Winning Dining Room
Generations at Regency (formerly Regency Rehabilitation Center) is very proud to be the winner of Long Term Living Magazine’s 2011 Best in Category for Dining Room – Remodel/Renovation. The following is an excerpt from the magazine’s September 2011 issue. Interior design and placement of furniture can help create a supportive, relaxing, and inviting atmosphere. In… Read more»
