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…
It’s not an easy decision. When faced with the option of skilled nursing care or placing someone in a nursing home, millions of emotions and questions flood your mind. You may be wrestling with guilt or wondering if your loved one will be happy in their new location. Or maybe you’re just wondering if the…
Is your loved one getting ready to join a long-term skilled nursing facility nearby? If so, we encourage you to bring items to make their new address feel more like home, such as family photos and other mementos. However, for safety, and convenience, there are a few things that might be better for you and…
Heart disease reigns as “public enemy number one” for Americans’ health. In fact, almost half have some type of cardiovascular problem. Statistically, heart disease is something that can affect many nursing home residents. Nursing Homes and Heart Care In our skilled nursing facilities, our health care team carefully monitors vital signs and makes sure that…
Medicare is confusing. Between the different facets of Medicare to sifting through all the paperwork, it’s difficult to determine what Medicare covers as far as assisted living costs or expenses related to skilled nursing homes. The answer also carries with it a number of variables, but in a nutshell: Medicare will pay nothing toward assisted…
