Let’s imagine that you’ve just been discharged from the hospital following a hip replacement. Your surgery was only the first step in the recovery process. You’re going to have to temporarily go to a skilled nursing community for rehabilitation in order to learn to walk with your new hip. But do you have a choice…
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…
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 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…
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 cause 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 what makes…
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…
