Having a stroke is both devastating and frightening. Each year, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control. Of those, 1 in 4 occur in people who have had a stroke before. Depending upon the extent of the stroke, stroke rehab recovery can be a long and…
Imagine being unable to swallow. Or speak clearly to those you love. Think of the frustration of not being able to convey your meaning to others. This is just a small snapshot of what many Americans with speech disorders face. In fact, according to the Speech Language Hearing Association, 5 to 10 percent of Americans…
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…
We know it’s been difficult. It’s true that 2020 has been the most challenging year we’ve ever faced. But we have gone forward focusing on only one thing: The safety and well-being of our residents and our staff’s families. We know it’s hard to be separated from those you love, but we want to take…
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 East Carolina Rehabilitation and Wellness, can go a long way toward keeping your parents safe and healthy by assisting them…
Diabetes is a dangerous and devastating illness. It’s been in the news so much that it’s easy to forget that thousands of Americans have lost feet and limbs due to wounds that won’t heal. Every aspect of treatment and preventative care must be followed in order to ensure you won’t have problems that can arise…
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…
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…
