You’re worried. Your mom is recovering from a stroke and is unable to take care of herself. Or maybe your grandfather has had a hip replacement and is being discharged from the hospital but isn’t ready to be at home yet. There are a multitude of situations where skilled nursing care is needed. But that’s only…
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 hospital—in…
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 East Carolina Rehab and Wellness, for them. But while there is no question that they need assistance with daily living, the question remains: do they need a skilled nursing…
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…
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…
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…
You know they need assisted living care. But what are you supposed to do when your elderly parent refuses assisted living? There are several reasons why your parent may need assisted living. Maybe they have osteoporosis and they are at a greater risk of breaking a hip if they fall. Perhaps you’re concerned about them living…
Skilled nursing. Quality health care. 24/7 monitoring. These are important signs of a quality skilled nursing care facility, but they only scratch the surface. While they are vital, they don’t paint the entire picture. They don’t recognize the other indicators— the ones that are the more subtle but in many ways are the most important:…
It’s time to celebrate someone special in your life. Perhaps it’s a grandmother who shared a secret family recipe, or maybe a grandfather who took you fishing on Saturdays. Maybe it’s the parents who went to your school plays and cheered for you from the sidelines during sporting events. This May is Older Americans Month,…
At East Carolina Rehabilitation and Wellness we want you to know that we are continually monitoring the COVID-19 situation and placing the safety of your loved ones as our highest priority. This is why we have restricted visitation. There have been no cases of COVID-19 at East Carolina Rehab and Wellness. Staying in Touch With Your…
